Question : PILFERAGE OF CRUDE OIL

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(a) whether incidents of pilferage of crude oil by those engaged in the transportation of crude oil at ONGC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat were detected between May, 2005 and January, 2007 ;

(b) if so, the details of the action taken against the transporters and officers / employees from November, 2005 till date involved therein;

(c) whether the Hon`ble High Court of Gujarat has directed ONGC to take action against transporters and officers / employees involved in this pilferage within two months; and

(d) if so, the action taken so far or likely to be taken by the ONGC in this regard ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a) Yes, sir. Four cases were detected involving following transport agencies:

(i) M/s Artee Roadways Pvt. Ltd. And

(ii) M/s Sharda Transport Co. Ltd.

(b) In all the four cases, FIRs were lodged with the police and M/s. Artee Roadways was blacklisted by ONGC on 08.11.2006 and the contract was also terminated w.e.f. 15.12.2006. Departmental enquiry has also been initiated against M/s Sharda Transport Co.

(c)&(d) Yes, Sir. Hon`ble High Court of Gujarat has directed ONGC to hold inquiry against the attempted theft at Navagam GGS-I and submit report.The inquiry has been conducted.