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Civil supplies dept confiscates LPG cylinders from agent
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In what could be deemed as the first round of surprise inspections
and raids, the Department of Civil Supplies on Tuesday confiscated
LPG cylinders, for unauthorised stacking by an agent in Vasco.
According to information furnished, the agent, Goa Gas Service of
Bharat Petroleum Company was found in possession of 34 cylinders
in excess of the prescribed quantum.Officials disclosed that an
agent can store not more than 100 kgs of LPG in their stock rooms.
On information received by the department, the said erring agent
was found in possession of eight cylinders for commercial purpose
and 26 were for domestic use. Further, seven from the commercial
lot were filled while 19 from the domestic lot were filled cylinders.
According to the Director of Civil Supplies, Ashok Dessai, a cylinder
for commercial purpose contains 19 kgs of LPG while a cylinder for
domestic purpose contains 14 kgs of LPG thereby indicating very
clearly that the Goa Gas Service at Vasco has violated the prescribed
norms.
Mr Desai speaking to Herald on Wednesday said, The surprise
inspection conducted on Tuesday is the beginning of a series of similar
such inspections and action will be taken against all erring parties.
Mr Dessai also disclosed that the department is contemplating on
commencing inspections and raids on the illegal use of domestic
cylinders for commercial purpose.He said that the illegal activities,
if unchecked, could cause a shortage of domestic LPG cylinders.
Tuesdays inspection and confiscations were conducted by Assistant
Director of Civil Supplies Siddhi Halarnakar, Ravi Shankar Nipanikar -
inspector from the DCS posted at Mormugao, Agnel Soares -
Sub-Inspector at the DCS flying squad. Vishnu Ray Senior Officer
of Bharat Petroleum Company and Sanjay Karve - Executive Sales
Officer of Hindustan Petroleum.
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HERALD 4/08/05 page 2
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