Srinagar: In wake of snowfall across Kashmir, which badly affected life and disrupted power supply, the divisional administration on Tuesday ordered curtailment in fuel supply to private and commercial vehicles and also in LPG to consumers
As per the order issued by divisional commissioner’s office, only 3 litres of petrol/diesel will be issued to two-wheelers.
“05 litres to three-wheelers, 10 litres to four-wheelers (private) and 20 litres each to four-wheelers (commercial) and heavy motor vehicles including buses and trucks,” it adds.
The administration issued strict guidelines to concerned department as well as other line departments, ordering strict market checking and asking petrol pump owners to provide limited fuel to the commuters.
The order states that the LPG cylinder shall be issued to the consumer only after 21-days against proper acknowledgement and record.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PK Pole also asked the concerned department to provide LPG cylinders to the consumers only after 21-days against proper acknowledgment and record.
“In continuation of this office communication No: Div com/PS/Mise/2021/ 2610-27 dated. 04-01-2021, the instructions are hereby issued for strict adherence by all concerned,” the order reads.
“All the concerned/Line Departments shall conduct extensive market checking to crack the whip on the persons indulging in overcharging/black-marketing, profiteering etc.” the order states,
It further stated that the concerned Tehsildar & TSO shall make surprise visits and ensure implementation of these directions and report through concerned deputy commisioner accordingly.
