(a) whether the Government has received any complaints regarding irregularities in allotment
of petrol pumps and gas agencies during the last three years and the current financial year;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the number of the persons found guilty in this regard and the action taken by the Government
thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c) : Yes, Madam. Various types of complaints are received during the process of
allotment of petrol pump/ LPG distributorship. These include complaints such as submission
of false certificates by applicants, non-fulfillment of minimum requirements, land not located
in advertised location etc. The details of complaints pertaining to allotment of petrol
pumps and LPG distributorships during the last three years and the current financial year
received and established are as follows:-
IOC BPCL HPCL RO LPG RO LPG RO LPG Complaints Received 2861 83 1673 86 2090 43 Complaints 657 14 87 7 248 7 Established / SubstantiatedIn case of all established complaints action such as readvertisements, reinterview, cancellation of selection process, initiation of disciplinary action against officials (if proven guilty), as appropriate, are taken by the oil marketing companies(OMCs). OMCs have reported that action was taken against 16 officers.