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DDC inspects Petrol Pumps, asks them to provide basic amenities 8/9/2019 10:34:27 PM Early Times Report Kathua, Aug 9: District Development Commissioner, Dr. Raghav Langer carried out a special drive from Kathua to Dayalachak to check the variation in the quantity of fuel dispensed at various petrol bunks along the NH. During the drive conducted in presence of officials of Legal Metrology, Weights and Measures and Revenue department, it was found that the fire extinguishers were not calibrated properly and they were not in operational condition. No objection Certificate (NoC) from Fire and Emergency Services was also missing. DDC directed the petrol bunk owners to sought permission of commercial bore pumps from the concerned department to regularize their use with installation of bulk meters along the bore pumps. He also directed the owners to provide basic amenities at Petrol Pumps like Toilet Complex, Drinking Water facility and free air for vehicles. Daily sale record, stock status, explosive license and density of petrol/diesel were also verified during inspection and it was advised by the DDC to conduct awareness programs for handling of fire extinguishers at petrol bunks and proper calibration of fire extinguishers must be sought from the concerned department. The petrol bunks which got inspected were Bihari Lal Somnath at Kalibari, Kathua and Karamchand Saraf & Sons at Dayalachak, Kathua. Later, the DDC took an extensive round of Kathua town and met with several civil society groups to get first hand information of any hardships being faced by the people during the imposition of Section 144 of CrPC. He also sought views of people regarding eviction of special status of Jammu & Kashmir by the Union Government. He paid a surprise visit to CTM Labor colony also and talked with laborers from other states to get an experience of general feeling residing among interstate migrant workers. DDC also held a brief discussion with medical students of GMC Kathua and inquired about facilities concerning their studies, transportation and lodging. Being a doctor himself, DDC motivated the students to pay concerted efforts during first year of MBBS as it is the base of medical science.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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