Lucknow, March 24 To ensure the smooth supply of petroleum products and LPG, the Uttar Pradesh government has conducted 12,732 inspections and raids across the state since March 12, an official statement said on Tuesday.
During this period, 16 people were arrested, 25 FIRs were registered against LPG distributors, 152 people involved in black marketing were booked, and prosecution proceedings were initiated against 185 people, it said.
On March 12, the chief secretary instructed all district magistrates to maintain essential supplies and to immediately resolve any disruptions that may arise.
To maintain a robust supply chain, the state's 4,108 LPG distributors are ensuring the delivery of gas refills to consumers in accordance with their bookings. Currently, all distributors have adequate stock, and domestic LPG cylinders are being continuously made available to consumers according to their requirements, the statement said.
The central government has authorized an additional 20% allocation of commercial gas cylinders, effective March 23, thereby further strengthening market supply, it said.
To ensure continuous monitoring of the situation, a 24-hour control room has been established at the office of the food and civil supplies commissioner, where information regarding the supply of petroleum products is exchanged and issues are resolved promptly, it said.
Officials of the Department of Food and Civil Supplies have also been deployed at the central control room.
Control rooms have also been established in all districts across the state and remain active round the clock.