Indore News: Crackdown On Substandard Biodiesel Sale At Pump | Representative Image
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Authorities carried out a major enforcement action on Sunday against an illegal biodiesel operation at M/s Prarthi Biodiesel Pump in Depalpur, Indore district. The pump was found selling substandard biodiesel in violation of government regulations.
A team from the food department sealed the pump after preliminary investigations confirmed that the fuel being sold did not meet the prescribed biodiesel standards.
The inspection was led by assistant supply officer Shiv Sundar Vyas from Depalpur, along with junior supply officers Ajay Asthana and Sarvesh Singh Gamad.
Officials reported that the action followed complaints regarding the sale of spurious biodiesel. It was discovered that the pump was sourcing fuel from unauthorised suppliers instead of the six government-authorised licensed companies. As per government guidelines, the pump is permitted to sell only BS100 grade biodiesel. However, the density of the fuel tested on site was found to be 821 — significantly below the standard density of above 900.
During the inspection, a total of 17,671 litres of substandard biodiesel, valued at more than Rs 15 lakh, was seized from the pump. Sales were immediately halted, and the entire facility including the pump, dispensing unit and underground storage tanks — was sealed.
Samples of seized biodiesel have been sent to an authorised laboratory for detailed analysis. Further legal action will be taken once the test results are received.
Authorities said that strict measures will continue against illegal fuel operations to ensure consumer safety and prevent revenue loss to the government.
Admin cracks down on fake bio-diesel sale in Depalpur
The district administration has taken major action against M/s Pratiti Bio-Diesel Pump in Depalpur after it was found selling fake bio-diesel. A team from the Food Department conducted a surprise inspection on Sunday and sealed the pump on the spot. Preliminary checks confirmed that the product being sold was adulterated bio-diesel.
The operation was led by Assistant Supply Officer Shiv Sundar Vyas (Depalpur), Junior Supply Officer Ajay Asthan and Sarvesh Singh Gamad. Officials said the move followed several complaints. During inspection, the team found that the pump operator was not procuring fuel from the six government-authorized suppliers, as mandated, but from an unauthorized firm.
As per norms, the pump is allowed to sell only BS-100 grade biodiesel with density above 900. However, the onsite sample showed a density of just 821, clearly indicating adulteration. The team seized 17,671 liters of fake bio-diesel worth over Rs 15 lakh.
Sales operations have been stopped immediately. Dispensing units, underground tanks and the pump premises have all been sealed. Six samples are being sent to an authorized laboratory for further testing, and legal action will follow once the lab reports arrive.
