PM REVIEWS ALLOTMENT OF PETROL PUMPS, LPG AND KEROSENE AGENCIES

DIRECTS PETROLEUM MINISTRY TO INITIATE CANCELLATION OF ALLOTMENTS FROM JANUARY 2000 ONWARDS

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The Hon’ble Prime Minister today reviewed the allotment of Petrol Pump and LPG Gas and Kerosene Agencies by Public Sector Oil Companies.

It was emphasized that all allotments had been made on the recommendations of Dealership Selection Boards which are headed by retired Judges. However, since a controversy has arisen with regard to these allotments, the Prime Minister has directed the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to initiate steps to cancel all allotments made with effect from January 2000 till date. All concerned petrol pumps and LPG and Kerosene agencies will be auctioned on the basis of competitive bidding. Modalities for the Re-allotment on competitive bidding shall be finalized by the concerned Ministry. However, the allotments made to the families of Kargil martyrs shall remain unaffected by this.