Authorities in Gurgaon have intensified their campaign against the illegal sale and interstate transportation of petroleum products. Additional Deputy Commissioner Sonu Bhatt has directed officials to strengthen monitoring and enforcement across the district to prevent black marketing and unauthorized fuel trade.
Focus on Industrial Diesel Procurement
A key aspect of the operation is the verification of diesel procurement by 91 industrial units that rely on the fuel for their operations. Officials have been instructed to inspect all these units and confirm that diesel has been purchased exclusively from authorized sources. Any unit found to have sourced fuel through unauthorized channels will face strict action.
Monitoring Petrol Pump Sales
Alongside industrial inspections, daily fuel sales at all petrol pumps in the district will be closely monitored for unusual patterns. “If any irregularity or violation of rules is found during inspection, strict action should be taken against the concerned unit. Any sudden or unusual spike in diesel or petrol sales will trigger immediate audits and inspections,” Bhatt said.
Petrol pumps have been explicitly warned against supplying fuel in bulk to unauthorized tankers or commercial establishments. To prevent illegal interstate fuel transportation, flying squads have been deployed across the district. These teams comprise Sub-Divisional Magistrates, tehsildars, naib tehsildars, and police personnel. They will maintain a continuous field presence in various areas and are authorized to take immediate action upon detecting any illegal activity.
Data Sharing with Oil Companies
Oil companies have been directed to share details of large fuel transactions — including bulk purchases made in a single transaction at petrol pumps — with the district food and supplies controller’s office. The data will be scrutinized to identify black-marketing or other irregularities, and action will be facilitated against those found guilty.
Enforcement Mechanism
The district administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure compliance. Flying squads are empowered to conduct surprise checks and seize unauthorized fuel stocks. The monitoring system includes real-time data analysis to detect anomalies in sales patterns. Officials have been put on alert to respond swiftly to any complaints or intelligence inputs regarding illegal fuel trade.
This comprehensive approach aims to curb the leakage of petroleum products into the black market, ensuring that fuel reaches consumers through legitimate channels only. The administration has warned that strict legal action will be taken against violators, including suspension of licenses and criminal prosecution.
