Administration warns traders over LPG gas sales, license verification drive in Moulvibazar
Md. Abdul Qaiyum , Moulvibazar
The administration has launched a drive to verify the necessary licenses and approvals for the sale of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) gas cylinders in Moulvibazar city and to ensure a safe environment.
The raid was conducted on Tuesday afternoon in the city's Shamshernagar Road and Chandnighat areas.
The operation was led by Moulvibazar District Administration Executive Magistrate Md. Mahfuzul Haque Ami.
During the operation, the necessary license approval was verified for the sale of LPG gas. During this time, two cases were filed against a business entity under Section 5(3) of the Explosives Act, 1884, for not having a license. Fines were collected and a total of 2,500 taka was imposed.
Sylhet Assistant Explosives Inspector Mustafa Faruk was present during the operation.
The campaign made the relevant businessmen aware of obtaining the necessary licenses, following applicable laws and regulations, and selling and storing LPG gas in a safe manner.
Executive Magistrate Md. Mahfuzul Haque Ami said that the aim of such a drive is not to collect fines; rather, it is to encourage businessmen to conduct business in accordance with the law, ensure safety in gas sale and storage, and increase awareness to prevent possible accidents and public suffering. He also called on those concerned to play a responsible role in this regard in the public interest.
