Question : RESERVATION POLICY FOR BACKWARD CLASSES



(a): whether the Government provide 27 per cent reservation to backward classes in the allotment of dealership of gas agencies and petrol pumps;

(b): if so, the number of gas agencies and petrol pumps allotted since 1993 and the number out of them to backward classes; and

(c): if not, the reasons for its non-implementation?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a): There is no reservation for backward classes in the allotment of retail outlet dealerships and LPG distributorships.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.