Legal Metrology Department headed by Controller Majid Drabu, sealed two Petrol Pumps on Srinagar Leh National Highway near Kangan area of Ganderbal which were found operating in contravention of Law
In one of the cases, it was found that all the Nozzles of a Petrol Pump were delivering Petrol and Diesel in lesser quantity by about 30 ml against every 5 Litres. The quantity as shown on the display unit of Dispensing machines was not matching the actual delivery which was given to consumers.
In another similar case, another Petrol Pump was found delivering fuel to consumers in lesser quantity by about 150 ml per 5 Litres which resulted in its seizure in terms of Section 15 of Legal Metrology Act 2009.
At present, two such Petrol Pumps are under seizure and further action as warranted under law will be initiated against them.
The entire inspection and the subsequent seizure was conducted in presence of the Consumers who not only lauded the action of the department but requested for further inspections of other Petrol Pumps as well so that the consumers are saved from any cheating.
The consumers were informed that in case of any doubt with respect to the delivery of fuel by any Petrol Pump, they can check the quantity on their own by using the certified 5 Litre measure which is available with every Petrol Pump and in case a Petrol Pump refuse to do that, a complaint can be lodged with the Legal Metrology Department.