Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- In a significant development, the Odisha government has rolled back the 'No PUCC, No Petrol' order after the High Court questioned the feasibility and legality of enforcing the directive across petrol pumps in the state.

The government has submitted an affidavit in the High Court in this regard. Petrol pumps can only ask for PUCC but cannot deny fuel. The government cannot force people to clear all pending challans.

Instructions have been issued to amend the Vahan portal, and the government has been directed to file an affidavit regarding the portal modification.

During the High Court hearing, two key issues were discussed concerning the government's earlier directive asking petrol pumps to deny fuel to motorist...