Question : UNAUTHORISED PETROL PUMPS



(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn towards the unauthorized petrol pumps being run in various parts of the country including Delhi; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken against them?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS & PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)

(a) & (b): There have been a few cases of unauthorized (benami) operation of retail outlets (petrol pumps), belonging to the public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs), in the country, including in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The OMCs have taken / initiated necessary action in those cases as per the provisions of the dealership agreements, etc., including termination of the dealership, in accordance with extant Marketing Discipline Guidelines (MDG).