All fuel stations in UP to be re-assessed

New Delhi : Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan while addressing media on May 1, 2017, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force for unearthing the racket involved in short delivery of fuel at petrol stations in Lucknow.

These raids were carried out at 11 petrol pumps  on specific information regarding tampering with fuel calibration by use of electronic chips. Of these, electronic chips were found at 9 fuel stations, 3 of which belong to IOCL and the other 6 to BPCL, according to a PIB release.
Pradhan said that he held talks with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and DGP of the state over the issue. The central and state governments have decided to hold a meeting in Lucknow in the wake of the raids, which would be chaired by the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh, and will be attended by representatives of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Oil Marketing Companies.
The Minister said that all fuel stations in Uttar Pradesh will be re-assessed by a team comprising  representatives from UP government’s Weight and Measures Department, Civil Supplies Department, Special Task Force and the Oil Marketing Company. At the same time, random surprise checks will be conducted across the country at fuel stations. The instructions to this effect have been given to all concerned, according to the PIB release.
Pradhan said that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of tampering with fuel calibration. He said that those dealers violating the Marketing Discipline Guidelines (MDG) will also face strict action including even termination of their licences.