New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to Hindustan Petroleum Corp and the National Disaster Management Authority on a plea by villagers opposing the construction of a petroleum depot near their homes in west Delhi.
The petition by Tikri Kalan villagers sought direction to the government agencies, including the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, not to allow building of the storage depot, alleging that it would expose them to risk in case of fire, explosion or accident. The case would be next heard July 18.