The Supreme Court of India directed strict implementation of pollution control measures by all petrol pumps.
Petrol pumps must take measures to prevent groundwater and soil contamination by installing secondary containment, using protective coatings, and reporting any major spills. They should also have auto cut-off nozzles, breakaways, swivel with breakaway coupling, and shear valves to minimize spillage. Submersible Turbine Pumps should have line leak detectors and an emergency stop button switch. Automation systems should be installed to detect tank leaks, provide overfill alarms, and measure volume balance. Leakage Detection Systems should be checked monthly, and daily losses should not exceed MoPNG limits. Underground tanks and pipelines should be tested for leaks every seven years.
Sludge removed from underground tanks must be treated and disposed of properly. Vapour recovery systems must be installed, operated, and maintained as per guidelines.
” We direct the CPCB to instruct all the State Pollution Control Boards to ensure that the guidelines issued by it vide the Office Memorandum dated 07.01.2020 are strictly adhered to.”
M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited …Appellant(s)
Versus
V.B.R. Menon & Others …Respondent(s) decided by the Supreme Court of India on March 14, 2023.