Chennai: Tata Electronics’ facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which manufactures components for Apple iPhones, has received a show-cause notice from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) over alleged violations of pollution norms. However, officials said reports of an imminent closure are incorrect.The company allegedly contaminated land and opened wells in neighbouring farmlands by discharging wastewater into its rainwater-harvesting ponds, according to a Reuters report. The facility has been facing complaints from farmers, following which officials conducted five inspections between December and May 2026, the report said.TNPCB authorities confirmed the development and said the agency had issued a show-cause notice, but declined to divulge further details. Officials familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that while the notice had been served based on certain discrepancies, there were no plans to forcibly close the plant.“The procedures are part of due process, and the standard language in such notices includes provisions for cutting off power supply. However, such actions are usually reserved for gross violations,” an official said.The Tamil Nadu Additional Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, could not immediately be reached for comment.A Tata Electronics spokesperson also refuted reports of a plant closure or shutdown and said the company was compliant with all regulatory norms.“The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is still evaluating the reports submitted by Tata. There is no final verdict for now,” the spokesperson said.In a statement, the company said: “Immediately after hearing from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), we commissioned an independent analysis through an accredited laboratory. The independent study determined that we are in full compliance with all regulatory norms. We have conveyed our response to TNPCB accordingly in a timely manner.”“Tata Electronics is committed to responsible business practices and the protection of the environment and local communities,” the company added.A massive fire temporarily halted production at Tata Electronics’ Hosur facility in October 2024.