(a) the number of people to whom retail outlets and LPG agencies have
been allotted under various quota earmarked for war-widows, honoured soldiers
and handicapped persons during the last three years in the country, particularly
in Chhattisgarh; and
(b) the details of the policy for processing and constitution of dealers selection
board for the purpose of selection and final approval of the candidates?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) During the last three years, public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs.),
viz., Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
(HPC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPC) have commissioned the following
Retail Outlets (RO) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distributorships in the country
under defence and physical handicapped category:-
Defence Category RO LPG Defence 34 51 Physical Handicapped 269 487 ROs have been allotted by OMCs under Physical Handicapped category in Chhattisgarh. (b) The earlier Evaluation Committee, Scrutinising Committee and Interview Committee for selection of candidates for RO dealership has been replaced by the allotment of RO dealership by draw of lots with a view to improve transparency and remove discretion in the selection process w.e.f. 20.7.2012. The LPG distributorships are also selected by draw of lots.