Port Blair, March 28: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration to direct ANIIDCO to provide 24-hour service in the ANIIDCO petrol pump of Goal Ghar.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that since 12.11.2013 following the direction of the Administration, the ANIIDCO petrol pump was kept open for the public for 24-hours with the approval of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

He added that he has been informed by the public that since last nearly two years this 24-hour service was stopped by the ANIIDCO, probably due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Sharma mentioned that Port Blair being the capital town of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, vehicles operate in Port Blair road till late night and the movement commences early morning. There is therefore a need to keep atleast one Petrol Pump open for 24 hours in Port Blair city.

He pointed that such 24-hour service in Petrol Pump will also be life-saving for people as in case of emergency police vehicles or ambulances will be able to refuel even during late night.