Lt Guv asks IOCL to ensure adequate stock of LPG in J-K

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor G C Murmu on Wednesday asked the Indian Oil Corporation Limited to ensure adequate stock of LPG cylinders and other petroleum products in the Union Territory.

He also advised the IOCL to ensure that all oil depots meet the oil industry's safety norms wherever required, taking necessary risk mitigation measures, an official spokesman said.

He said Murmu passed the directive during an interaction with a team of IOCL officials at the Raj Bhavan here.

The team, led by Executive Director-cum-IOCL's State Head, Chandigarh Sujoy Choudhary, discussed various issues related to the handing over of land for shifting petroleum, oils and lubricants depots in Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesman said.

The issues of priority for movement of petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL)tankers on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and access through tunnel, especially during winters werwe also discussed, he added.

He said the exploration for rail network for smooth supply of POL to the Valley and expediting change of land use for new retail outlets by industry were also raised by the IOCL team.

Lt Governor assured the IOCL to look into the issues raised by them and observed the need to expedite the process of land acquisition, the spokesman said, adding the LG also assured the IOCL team that the concerned departments would be asked to complete the process in time-bound manner.