Question : CONSTITUTION OF DSBS



(a): whether any radical changes were made in the Constitution of the Dealer`s Selection Boards since 1999;

(b): if so, the details thereof, indicating the reasons for such changes; and

(c): the extent to which it has affected the nature and rationale of selections of petrol/LPG dealers?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c) No radical changes were made in the constitution of the Dealer Selection Boards after 1999 except that Retired Additional District Judges/Retired Officers who had held equivalent judicial posts, were made eligible for appointment as Chairmen.