Three petrol pumps sealed

  • | Wednesday | 28th June, 2017

Noida: Three petrol pumps in the city were sealed and FIRs lodged against them after district magistrate B N Singh filed a complaint against them on Tuesday. "Strict action will be taken against all pumps indulging in malpractices," Singh said.Reacting to the step, a customer told TOI, "We are very satisfied and happy. Action should be taken against more wrong doers." The government should continue this good work. The move comes after an Uttar Pradesh government order dated May 2, 2017, which directed all DMs in the state to launch a probe into petrol theft and adulteration at petrol and diesel pumps.According to the DM, teams were formed to investigate the pumps.

Noida: Three petrol pumps in the city were sealed and FIRs lodged against them after district magistrate B N Singh filed a complaint against them on Tuesday. The move comes after an Uttar Pradesh government order dated May 2, 2017, which directed all DMs in the state to launch a probe into petrol theft and adulteration at petrol and diesel pumps.According to the DM, teams were formed to investigate the pumps. During raids, the three pumps were found to be indulging in irregular practices while dispensing fuel — one pump located in Sector 105, Desraj filling station; one in Dadri, Arjun service station; and the third one, Om Singh filling station in Beel Akbarpur.Further, following a state government order, dated June 15, 2017, the DM registered FIRs against the proprietors and partners of the three pumps under sections 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act 1955 on Tuesday. "Strict action will be taken against all pumps indulging in malpractices," Singh said.Reacting to the step, a customer told TOI, "We are very satisfied and happy. The government should continue this good work. Action should be taken against more wrong doers."

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