Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9.4 C
Srinagar

Commuters to get limited petrol, diesel after heavy snowfall in Kashmir

Div com asks line departments to conduct extensive market checking

Srinagar, Jan 05 (KNO): Following heavy snowfall in the valley, the divisional administration Tuesday 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.

A copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PK Pole (IAS) has also asked the concerned department to provide LPG cylinders to the consumers only after 21-days against proper acknowledgment and record.

As per the order, 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.

“In continuation of this office communication No: Divcom/PS/Mise/2021/ 2610-27 dated. 04-01-2021, the instructions are hereby issued for strict adherence by all concerned,” the order states.

The order states that the LPG cylinder shall be issued to the consumer only after 21-days against proper acknowledgement and record.

“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 states that the concerned Tehsildar & TSO shall make surprise visits and ensure implementation of these directions and report through concerned deputy commisioner accordingly—(KNO)

Hot this week

Kashmir back to winter chill as rain lashes plains, fresh snowfall in upper reaches

Srinagar, March 18,: Intermittent rain in Srinagar and other parts...

Mughal Road Closed Due to Fresh Snowfall at Pir Ki Gali

Srinagar, Mar 18: Authorities on Wednesday closed the Mughal...

Hotel damaged in Pahalgam fire, man killed by reversing fire truck

Srinagar:A hotel and a vehicle were damaged after a...

Sajad Lone asks J&K Govt to review EWS criteria for reservation in jobs, admissions

Srinagar: Citing official figures of Below Poverty Line (BPL)...

Topics

spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img