Fuel in stock, says K Shyam
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 23 2017:
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam appealed to the people not to indulge in panic buying of petrol and diesel.
Speaking to mediapersons at his office at Secretariat South Block, Karam Shyam said that following a landslide report in Kohima, petrol pumps have witnessed a large number of consumers.
Informing that the landslide area has been partially repaired, he said that after the initial repairing of the landslide area, 70 vehicles carrying petroleum products have crossed Manipur border.
A meeting was held also today with the IOC (Indian Oil Corporation) officials at the office chamber of the Minister, where the IOC officials confirmed that there is sufficient stock of fuel available in the State.
According to the IOC officials report, petrol available at stock presently will last for 7 days, diesel for 17 days, LPG for 2 days and aviation fuel for 18 days at IOC Malom Oil Depot.
Karam Shyam, who is also the Revenue Minister, also held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners of the valley districts regarding implementation of stringent enforcement of Manipur Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2014 .
The Minister said that despite the implementation of the Act, many paddy fields are still being converted into homestead land.
He said instructions have been given to the officials concerned to conduct a survey and submit a report.
Necessary action will be taken against those who have violated the Act, he added.
Expressing concern over the failure to efficiently collect income from land revenue, the Minister said that door to door collection of land revenue will soon be initiated in the State.
He said the land tax for urban areas (Rs 20) and rural areas (Rs 10) need to be revised in tune with the time.
He said he will consult with the officials concerned to revise the existing land tax rate.