Families of gas tanker mishap to get all help from HPCL, assures Moily

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, April 11, 2013 : Union Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily has assured that the state run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), will ensure maximum possible help including compensation to the families of the victims of the ghastly LPG tanker tragedy near Uppinangady.

Even those who have lost their houses and shops as well as the injured will get help, the minister promised.

Moily said he has already spoken to the DC of Dakshina Kannada district in this regard and has asked for a proper assessment of the damage to properties  so that a justifiable compensation is provided.

The Minister said HPCL will  offer all assistance to reconstruct the houses destroyed in the mishap. He said the oil companies have been asked to set up the much needed Quick Response Centre  which can come to aid at times of any eventuality on the Bangalore-Mangalore highway.

The centre proposed to be set up near Gundia has been pending implementation since long.