Port Blair, May 10: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to direct the ANIIDCO to provide 24-hour service in the ANIIDCO petrol pump, Junglighat.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, the Member of Parliament mentioned that since 12.11.2013 the ANIIDCO IOC Retail outlet of Junglighat used to remain open for the public for 24-hours and seven days a week with the approval of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
He pointed out that since the last nearly two years this 24-hour service has been stopped by the ANIIDCO, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
He said that Port Blair being the capital town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, vehicles operate in Port Blair road till late night and again early morning movement of vehicles starts and hence there is a need to keep atleast one Petrol Pump open for 24 hours in Port Blair city.
He added that such 24-hour service in Petrol Pump will also be life-saving for people as in case of emergency private ambulances will be able to refuel even during late night.
Tourist vehicles in the South Andaman region also start plying in the early morning hours every morning and hence 24-hour service in any one petrol pump in the city will also be of great benefit for tour operators, he mentioned.
It will also be beneficial for Inter-Island travelers, who wish to travel to North and Middle Andaman in early morning hours and need to refill the fuel tank.
