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Auto driver assaulted at Morena petrol pump over extra ₹20
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly assaulted by staff at the SAF petrol pump in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, after he refused to pay an extra ₹20 for a CNG refill. The driver said…
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly assaulted by staff at the SAF petrol pump in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, after he refused to pay an extra ₹20 for a CNG refill. The driver said he made an online payment for the fuel, but the staff demanded an additional ₹20, which he declined.
When he refused, the staff allegedly abused and physically attacked him, slapping and kicking him. The driver claimed this was not the first such incident, saying similar altercations with other auto drivers had occurred at the same pump three or four times before.
The incident has raised questions about whether the extra amount demanded was authorised. No police complaint or action against the pump staff was immediately confirmed. The allegations are yet to be independently verified.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This incident highlights a recurring problem of informal surcharges at fuel stations in smaller towns, where customers often have little recourse. The amount in dispute is small, ₹20, but the assault raises questions about accountability. Under the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1998, dealers must sell at notified prices and cannot levy extra charges. The state's legal metrology department can inspect and penalise such practices. The next step is whether the driver files a formal complaint with Morena police, which would trigger an investigation under IPC sections for assault and extortion.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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