New Delhi, April 8 -- The government has sought more details from Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on how the battery-powered scooter maker intends to expand its inadequate service network after the company's initial response did not satisfy the authorities.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has inquired about why there is a gap between the number of sales stores and service centres despite the company's public claims that all its outlets offer after-sales services, according to two people aware of the matter.

Last month, the ministry asked Ola Electric to clarify the variation in the sales reported by the company and the registration of its new scooters on the Vahan portal.

Alongside, it entrusted the Automotive Research Association of India ...