In a move that will allow for many more petrol stations to be established in densely populated urban areas across India, the government has relaxed existing norms, permitting petrol stations to operate between 30 to 50 metres of residential areas.
Following a stakeholder consultation chaired yesterday to gather insights and feedback from leaders in the Petroleum, Explosives, Fireworks, and related industries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal directed PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) to collaborate with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to develop safety guidelines.
These guidelines aim to facilitate the operation of petrol station retail outlets in areas where habitation is within 30-50 metres, with a strict prohibition on any petrol stations operating within 30 metres of inhabited areas. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh indicated that the proposal to amend the Explosives Act is in its final stages, with the government aiming to do so during the current Parliament session.
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