Bhubaneswar, May 10: It is now Odisha in line that has launched a eradication measure to ensure that there is no use of ‘electronic chips’ to tamper with fuel calibration by unscrupulous petrol pump owners in Odisha. As a part of the eradication measure, around 14 petrol pumps here were raided on Tuesday by four teams of Civil Supplies and Weight and Measures Department. Although no ‘electronic chips’ were to be found but irregularities were detected in dispensation of fuel by two petrol pumps and they have been penalized. This was informed by the Food and Consumer Welfare Minister, Surya Narayan Patro. As per sources, measures are being initiated to ensure that accurate quantity of petrol is being supplied to the consumers in the state.
Similar use of electronic chips for tampering with the system in dispensing units were also found in various petrol pumps in UP and apprehending the same, raids were conducted in Odisha as well. The raids in UP petrol pumps detected that the dispensing machines were fitted with electronic chips and manipulated through remote control devices. The raids were conducted by the Special Task Force. The chips were attached to wire linked with a remote control. By using the remote control, the Up petrol pump could set the limit and ensure that consumers were supplied with 940 ml or less fuel for purchase of one litre of petrol or be it diesel as well.
