In Ratlam, there has been a stir in the entire state due to the filling of water mixed with water in Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s convoy vehicles. After this incident, strict action has been started on petrol pumps across the state.
In fact, on 26 June, the ‘Shakti Fuel Point’ petrol pump operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in Dosigaon, Ratlam, filled diesel in several vehicles of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s convoy. According to officials, all the vehicles of the convoy got damaged soon after the fuel was filled, due to which they had to push and take them to the roadside.
After investigation, the Food and Civil Supplies Department took immediate action and took samples and sealed the pump. During this time, the officials seized 5,995 liters of petrol and 10,657 liters of diesel from the station. An FIR was lodged against the pump operator under Section 3 (7) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. After this incident, serious questions were raised on the standards of fuel quality in the state.
Minister ordered an inquiry
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput has now ordered a comprehensive investigation campaign on all petrol and diesel stations of the state. He said, “fuel adulteration is a serious issue, which not only affects the performance of vehicles, but can also endanger public safety.” He directed the officials to conduct a thorough investigation in Madhya Pradesh without any exception.
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Senior officials of BPCL, Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited were summoned in a high -level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Rashmi Arun Shami on Friday. He ordered an immediate detailed investigation report to the oil companies and compulsory inspection at all retail fuel centers in the state.
Now each petrol pump will be strictly investigated, in which a standard checklist will be used. Data of daily and periodic inspections will be uploaded on a centralized online platform. A dedicated software system is being developed for this.
Orders given to District Magistrates
District magistrates have been instructed to form a joint inspection team, which will include officials of the Food Department, Revenue, Mapatul and Oil Companies. Apart from this, the government has instructed all oil companies and dealers to ensure consumer facilities, including free air filling facilities, drinking water and separate toilets for men and women.