Question : SHIFTING OF IOC DEPOT

(a) whether the Government is contemplating to shift the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) depot situated in Raxaul city of Bihar to some isolated place on the outskirts of the city;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons for not shifting the said oil depot?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)

(a) & (b): Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is proposing to shift Raxual depot to Motihari, District East Champaran.

(c): Does not arise in view of the reply to (a) & (b) above.