Question : SETTING UP OF PETROL PUMPS ALONG NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

(a) whether the construction/setting up of retail outlets along the national highways can be started only after obtaining approval;

(b) if so, whether the territory manager of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Mathura has selected the site for setting up petrol/diesel pump in contravention of the norms at NH-93 (Agra-Aligarh).

(c) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether any departmental action has been taken by the Ministry against the BPCL officials who violated the norms set by the Government; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): No, Sir. The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has set up three retail outlets on the stretch of NH-93 (Agra-Aligarh) during the last three years, in accordance with the norms stipulated in the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

(c) to (e): Do not arise.