Ludhiana, Aug. 20 -- Petrol pump dealers in the city have alleged violations in the issuance of no objection certificates (NOC) for a new fuel station on Bhamian Road. The Municipal Corporation's (MC) building branch has already cancelled an NOC issued by it while the district administration has said the process is underway to cancel the certificate it issued.

The dealers said though the MC cancelled its NOC, the concern remains over how the approvals were granted. According to them, the road adjacent to the proposed outlet measures only 27.5 feet in width, while the minimum required width for setting up a petrol station is 60 feet, as mandated under Clause 4.19(iv) of the Town Planning Wing of the department of local government's notifi...