Tangail: A mobile court imposed a fine of Taka 25,000 on Elenga Filling Station in Kalihati upazila for storing 16,000 liters of fuel oil beyond the permissible limits and failing to maintain the necessary documentation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was conducted by Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Md. Sajibul Islam Shuvo, who led the drive at the station. The inspection was part of ongoing monitoring efforts to ensure compliance with fuel storage regulations across the district.
During the inspection, authorities found that Elenga Filling Station was storing an excess amount of fuel, which included approximately 10,000 liters of diesel, over 4,000 liters of octane, and around 2,000 liters of petrol. Despite the large fuel stock, sales activities were suspended at the time.
Additionally, the owner of the filling station received a fine of Taka 25,000 for not maintaining an octane calibration chart, an essential document for properly measuring fuel quality and quantity.