DDC Kathua inspects Petrol Pumps along National Highway

Asks for strict adherence to quality, quantity parameter

5 Dariya News

Kathua 09-Aug-2019

District Development Commissioner, Dr. Raghav Langer conducted a special drive from Kathua to Dayalachak to check the variation in the quantity of fuel dispensed at  various petrol bunks along the National Highway.During the drive conducted in presence of officials of Legal Metrology, Weights and Measures and Revenue  department, it was found that the fire extinguishers were not calibrated properly and they were not in operational condition. No objection Certificate (NoC) from Fire and  Emergency Services was also missing.DDC directed the petrol bunk owners to seek permission of commercial bore pumps from the concerned department to regularize  their use with installation of bulk meters along the bore pumps. He also directed the owners to provide basic amenities at Petrol Pumps like Toilet Complex, Drinking  Water facility and free air for vehicles. He also asked them for strict adherence to prescribed quality and quantity parameters.The DC verified daily sale record, stock  status, explosive license and density of petrol/diesel.The DC asked to conduct awareness programs for handling of fire extinguishers at petrol bunks and proper  calibration of fire extinguishers must be sought from the concerned department.The inspected petrol bunks included Bihari Lal Somnath at Kalibari, Kathua and  Karamchand Saraf & Sons at Dayalachak, Kathua.Later, the DDC took an extensive round of Kathua town and interacted with the people taking stock of their issues  and concerns.He also paid a surprise visit to CTM Labor colony and interacted with the inhabitants there.DDC also held a brief discussion with medical students of GMC Kathua and inquired about facilities concerning their studies, transportation and lodging.