MOKOKCHUNG, APRIL 21 (MExN): The Yimyu Ward Council (YWC) Mokokchung has written to the Deputy Commissioner alleging oil meter tampering at the NRL fuel outlet at Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung.
The Council’s Chairman, Bendangwati stated that following constant complaints regarding suspected oil meter tampering at NRL fuel station located at Yimyu Ward, the ward council conducted a surprise checking on April 15.
After purchasing 3 litres of petrol, the council insisted at another proper manual measurement where it was found that 200 ml was short of the 3 litres, the council informed. It thereafter informed the SDO Civil Mokokchung, EAC Ongpangkong and Metrology Department officials.
“When the officials arrived at the spot, they conducted another measurement by purchasing 5 litres of Petrol. This time, it was found that even after the 5 litres gallon was filled to the brim, the meter read only 4.98 litres, indicating that the fuel station is giving away 20 ml more to the customers,” the letter informed.
It added that the contrasting result of the two purchases clearly shows that meter tempering is practiced at the fuel station, and asked that the concerned officials initiate a thorough investigation into this matter and take immediate action against the erring party.
