Question : INCREASE IN CAPACITY OF MATHURA REFINERY



(a) whether Indian Oil Corporation Limited has taken a decision to enhance the refining capacity of its Mathura Refinery;

(b) if so, the details thereof and whether the Ministry of Environment and Forests has accorded its approval;

(c) if so, whether the increase in refining capacity of Mathura Refinery would cause further damage to Taj Mahal and other historical monuments near the refinery; and

(d) if so, the norms fixed by the refinery for the protection of these monuments?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.