(a) whether smoke of naptha mixed petrol has harmful consequences on the environment; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard ?
(a) whether smoke of naptha mixed petrol has harmful consequences on the environment; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) When Naptha is mixed with petrol, emissions of harmful pollutants from vehicular exhaust
like Hydrocarbons, Carbon monoxide and Particulate Matters increase. Government have issued the
Naptha (Acquisition, Sales, Storage and Prevention of Use in Automobiles) Order, 2000 under the
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to prevent diversion and misuse of Naptha for adulteration. State
Governments have been empowered under this Order to take action in cases of malpractices. The
Governments conduct regular as well as surprise inspections of retail outlets, joint inspections
of retail outlets by the industry teams and surprise inspections by mobile laboratories. Also,
Oil Marketing Companies take action against the dealers under the Marketing Discipline Guidelines
for adulteration in petrol.