(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey to find out the number
of LPG godowns in residential areas ;
(b) if so, the details thereof State-wise ; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey to find out the number
of LPG godowns in residential areas ;
(b) if so, the details thereof State-wise ; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS(SHRI R. P. N. SINGH )
(a) : A survey for this specific purpose has not been conducted.
(b) : Does not arise.
(c) : For ensuring public safety, LPG godowns are constructed as per
guidelines/specifications provided by Petroleum & Explosives Safety
Organization (PESO), which includes necessary safety distances from boundary
walls of the LPG godown. Godowns of LPG cylinders are issued licences by PESO
only after confirming compliance of the safety aspects through inspection of the
premises. Subsequent, inspection of LPG godowns are carried out by the officials
of PESO from time to time to ensure compliance of safety requirement and accordingly
licenses renewed every year based on their inspection. The officials of Public Sector
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) also inspect godowns every quarter to ensure that all
the provisions of rules are complied with.