Petrol Pump operating illegally & delivering short fuel to customers seized at Khonmoh by LMD Srinagar

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: The Enforcement Unit of Legal Metrology Srinagar today inspected and sealed a Petrol Pump at Khonmoh Srinagar for delivering short fuel to the consumers and operating without any license.

Following the surprise inspection, during which the delivery of fuel was checked in presence of the Consumers and management of this outlet, it was noticed that the two existing Nozzles were delivering short by about 200 Ml against every 5 Litres which is a serious offence under Section 30 of Legal Metrology Act 2009.

The consumers were shown the wrong reading which was not matching with the actual delivery. The shortage was not only resulting in the unfair trade practice on account of this outlet but was also causing huge loss to Consumers who were fueling their vehicles from this illegal outlet.

It was also revealed during the inspection that this outlet was operating without any valid license or document from either the Government or the Oil Marketing companies and it remains to be seen where from it was sourcing the fuel in absence of these valid documents.

It is pertinent to mention that the Legal Metrology Department has noticed frequent cases of underweight and under delivery of fuel and LPG and during the recent past (during current financial year 2024-25 alone), an amount of about Rs: 7 Lacs have been realized as fine from the offenders indulging in these offences.