Rs1.9m fine imposed on fuel stations in capital

Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has imposed a fine of Rs1.91 million by checking as many as 30 fuelling stations over less measuring gadgets during last month.

A month long campaign was launched and random checks were made to detect the short-selling of petrol and diesel following the directions of Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Aamer Ali Ahmed, Director Industries and Labour (ICT) Waqar Anwar told this agency. He said inspection of the petrol pumps to check tampering in dispensing units and in terms of measurements would continue in upcoming month.

He said actions over non-compliance of mandatory safety, security measures, Minimum Wage, Children Act and provision of basic facilities to consumers at fuel stations are also being ensured.