This is in reference to news stories carried by section of media today regarding the Honourable Sindh High court Hearing on safety / regulatory issues related to CNG cylinder fitted vehicles.
It is clarified that the compressed Natural Gas (CNG) (Production and Marketing) Rules, 1992 were made to regulate the CNG for use in automobiles. The statutory role of HDIP is prescribed in the Standard Code of Practice appended with CNG Rules, 1992.
Nevertheless, the HDIP, under these rules is responsible is responsible for;
a) Testing of CNG vehicle cylinder after interval of five years (on advice of regulator or will of the vehicle owner).
b) Approval of CNG Control equipment design, installation either as kit or component and cylinder.
c) Training of Authorized person for CNG conversion.
Further, HDIP is performing its statutory function in the light of CNG Rules 1992 and already established CNG Testing Laboratories in major cities of Pakistan, to facilitate the common user of CNG as vehicle fuel. However, the said Rules do not empower HDIP to force CNG vehicle owner to retest the CNG vehicle cylinder and certification of CNG vehicle from authorized persons.
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