Raipur, Chhatisgarh, Oct 24 : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has imposed a fine of over Rs 87 lakh on a gas agency in the district for alleged irregularities in supply of cylinders.
The gas agency at Chandkhuri village was allegedly involved in black marketing of domestic gas cylinders and supplying it to commercial establishments on fake cards made in the name of villagers, a BPCL official said.
BPCL imposed the fine of Rs 87.57 lakh on the dealer when the matter came to light following investigation by the Food Department of the state government.
A case has been registered against the owner of the agency, who is absconding, police said.
