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Traders move HC against pump cancellation news
James Paul
13 August 2002

Kochi: The All-Kerala Federation of Petroleum Traders has challenged in the Kerala High Court the prime ministers decision to cancel the petrol pump and LPG allotments since January 2000.

A declaration is also sought that the steps taken to cancel the allotment of fuel pumps, LPG dealerships and kerosene agencies without any inquiry and without notice and opportunity for hearing the affected parties are illegal and unconstitutional.

According to the petitioner, the decision is arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional, as it was not done on the basis of any proven facts or materials. It is not a decision taken by the council of ministers in exercise of the powers and under Article 74 of the Constitution, it said.

The allotment of fuel pumps was made by the respective oil companies on the recommendations of the concerned dealer selection board. Even the Petroleum Ministry does not possess any power to directly involve or interfere in the selection or appointment, the petitioner added.

Therefore, the allotment of pumps does not come within the purview of the prime minister, and it was done totally without jurisdiction, the petitioners argued.


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Traders move HC against pump cancellation