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New Indian Express
03-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt orders districts to ban fuel sale in plastic bottles
'Accordingly, the government, under the Petroleum Act, 1934, Petroleum Rules, 2002, Explosives Act, 1884, Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and other allied legal frameworks, has decided to carry out strict enforcement against such practices in all districts,' Singh said. The government has asked the petrol bunks to display the message prominently in both Odia and English. The district collectors have been directed to instruct field officers including civil supplies inspectors, enforcement squads, police, tehsildars and other personnel to conduct spot checks and surprise inspections at retail outlets, fuel stations and suspected retail points, and initiate immediate action against violators found supplying petroleum in plastic or any other unauthorised packaging. The directive of the state government imposing ban on sale of inflammable substances came in wake of the self-immolation of a 20-year-old girl student at FM Autonomous College in Balasore.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
DTCP team razes illegal structure inside Gurugram condominium
Gurugram: The enforcement wing of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Friday demolished an illegal meeting hall built in the common area of the Emmar Palm Hills Society in Sector 77, which had been constructed by the Residents Welfare Association (RWA) of the society, DTCP officials said. An enforcement team from DTCP demolishing an illegal structure within Emaar Palm Hills Society which was constructed in violation of rules at Sector 77 in Gurugram on Friday. (HT PHOTO) They said that the meeting hall was constructed without any permission from the department, and it was also not part of the approved plan of the condominium. Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement said that the department had received a complaint on the CM Window, in which it was mentioned that an illegal structure had been constructed inside the condominium in violation of the rules by the Palm Hills Condominium Association. 'The matter was probed and notices were issued to the RWA to take corrective measures but no satisfactory reply was submitted. On Friday, a team of the enforcement wing demolished the meeting hall as it was in violation of rules,' he said. Madholia also said that there has been a tendency among the RWAs to approve construction of structures, or make changes in the condominiums without any permission from DTCP, which is the competent authority. 'These illegal constructions or changes are in violation of the approved layout plan of the project and are carried out without any permission. We will take stringent action against such violations and request the RWAs to approach the department before making any such change or construction inside the condominium,' he said. The complainant also alleged that this illegal construction has been carried out in close proximity to a high-speed diesel (HSD) storage facility, which significantly heightens the risk of a fire-related disaster. 'This is a direct violation of safety norms prescribed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, which mandate specific safety distances, restricted access, and emergency provisions for diesel storage near residential structures,' the complaint said. Amit Mudgil, president, Palm Hills Condominium Association, Sector 77, however refuted the allegations and said that they had not received any notice from the department regarding the violation. 'A small meeting hall was constructed by the RWA for senior citizens as there is no facility for them inside the condominium. We did not receive any notice and the enforcement department demolished it suddenly,' he said.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt to curb sale & distribution of fuel in bottles, containers
In the wake of the self-immolation by a college student in Balasore, state govt on Sunday said it will implement stringent measures to enforce the Petroleum Rules, which prohibit the unauthorised sale and transportation of fuel in bottles and containers. The govt is preparing to introduce comprehensive guidelines aimed at curtailing the illegal distribution of fuel. Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said, "The existing legislation clearly stipulates that fuel stations are prohibited from dispensing loose petrol or diesel in portable containers to customers. We will be conducting extensive consultations with petroleum dealers and launching awareness campaigns to ensure strict compliance with the regulations." The urgency was necessitated after the Balasore student reportedly purchased loose petrol and set herself ablaze on her college campus on July 12, an incident which sparked nationwide outrage. Tanuja Tripathy, a women's rights activist, highlighted the widespread problem. "Numerous petrol stations across the state continue to flout regulations by selling fuel in plastic containers, while local grocery stores illegally stock and distribute these hazardous substances. Unauthorised sale and storage of petroleum products without proper licencing is a serious offence that demands immediate govt intervention and strict enforcement measures," she said. Sanjay Lath, general secretary of the Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association, stressed the inherent dangers of unrestricted fuel access. "We strongly endorse the govt's plan to eliminate the illegal sale of petroleum products through unauthorised channels. The highly inflammable products necessitate strict control over their distribution. All fuel stations have been sensitised to fill vehicle tanks directly instead of selling them in containers," Lath said.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt to curb sale & distribution of fuel in bottles, containers
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the self-immolation by a college student in Balasore, state govt on Sunday said it will implement stringent measures to enforce the Petroleum Rules, which prohibit the unauthorised sale and transportation of fuel in bottles and containers. The govt is preparing to introduce comprehensive guidelines aimed at curtailing the illegal distribution of fuel. Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said, "The existing legislation clearly stipulates that fuel stations are prohibited from dispensing loose petrol or diesel in portable containers to customers. We will be conducting extensive consultations with petroleum dealers and launching awareness campaigns to ensure strict compliance with the regulations." The urgency was necessitated after the Balasore student reportedly purchased loose petrol and set herself ablaze on her college campus on July 12, an incident which sparked nationwide outrage. Tanuja Tripathy, a women's rights activist, highlighted the widespread problem. "Numerous petrol stations across the state continue to flout regulations by selling fuel in plastic containers, while local grocery stores illegally stock and distribute these hazardous substances. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Rolls-Royce Of Hearing Aids (And Under $99) Oricle Hearing Learn More Undo Unauthorised sale and storage of petroleum products without proper licencing is a serious offence that demands immediate govt intervention and strict enforcement measures," she said. Sanjay Lath, general secretary of the Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association, stressed the inherent dangers of unrestricted fuel access. "We strongly endorse the govt's plan to eliminate the illegal sale of petroleum products through unauthorised channels. The highly inflammable products necessitate strict control over their distribution. All fuel stations have been sensitised to fill vehicle tanks directly instead of selling them in containers," Lath said.
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
‘Violation of Petroleum Rules': PMO seeks detailed report from Petroleum Division
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Office has sought a detailed report from Petroleum Division regarding alleged violation of Petroleum Rules by Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL) and SPUD Energy PTY Limited. According to documents, PM Office in a letter dated May 05, 2025 carrying subject 'Urgent Action Required Violation of Petroleum Rules by Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL) and SPUD Energy PTY Limited' asked the Petroleum Division to furnish a detailed report. And, following the PM Office took notice of the alleged violation of the Pakistan Petroleum Rules, 2001, in the disposition of controlling shares of two petroleum exploration firms—SPUD Energy Pty Ltd and Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL), the Director General Petroleum Concession swung into action and advised the Chief Executive Officer of FHL to submit a report in the matter to proceed further in accordance with applicable rules. Earlier, Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) requested the Prime Minister's Office to initiate an investigation into the alleged violation of the Pakistan Petroleum Rules, 2001, in the disposition of controlling shares of two petroleum exploration firms—SPUD Energy Pty Ltd and Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL). In a formal letter dated May 2, 2025, TIP raised concerns over the alleged transfer of controlling shares in the two companies without prior government approval, a move that if confirmed, would violate Rule 69(d) of the Pakistan Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Rules, 2001. According to Rule 69(d), companies must obtain prior consent from the government before proceeding with any disposition of controlling interests. The rule states: 'Without the prior consent of the Government, there shall be no disposition of the share capital of the holder or its parent company in consequence of which any person who, prior to that disposition, had effective control of the holder or its parent company ceases to have such effective control.' TIP stated that SPUD and FHL are linked to Jura Energy Corporation, which recently saw a controlling interest shift from Phoenix Holdings Ltd to IDL Investments Ltd. It alleged that this transaction occurred secretly, without notifying or securing consent from the Petroleum Division. The watchdog also cited past regulatory violations by SPUD and FHL, including a government-ordered recovery of Rs1.3 billion in unpaid royalties. TIP warned that failure to act on this latest development could set a dangerous precedent, undermine regulatory authority, and compromise Pakistan's energy sovereignty. Reportedly in 2023, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the petroleum division to recover an outstanding royalty amount of Rs 1.13 billion from two oil and gas firms, Spud Energy and Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL). The PM's office, in a letter dated January 20, 2023, to the secretary petroleum division, said that 'it has been desired that the petroleum division shall ensure recovery of the outstanding amount within two weeks and submit a compliance report.' In the letter which was addressed to the managing director, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC), Fazal Abbas, the petroleum division's financial analyst, advised the company to stop the payments of Spud Energy and FHL. He said the outstanding royalty should be deposited in the government treasury. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
