New Delhi, March 13 -- Petrol pump near crematorium and high-tension line The Rajasthan High Court (HC) admitted a petition on March 5, 2025, which challenged the installation of a Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) petrol pump near a crematorium and high-tension line.

Authorities have issued 'No objection' certificates to establish the retail outlet without considering the fact that the site approved for it is hardly 25 metres away from the cremation ground. Moreover, a high-tension live wire of 11,000 KV is located at a distance of just 18 metres, the HC noted.

The authorities also did not adhere to the guidelines issued by the NGT, especially in respect of siting criteria of the outlet. The location to establish it has been approved...