A suitable incentive scheme has also been suggested for field officers and staff of the OMCs to encourage them into taking effective steps to curb adulteration.

By March 2007 and with immediate effect

• By March 2007, OMCs will have to upgrade nearly 50% of the 28,531 retail outlets so that all transactions, sales and inventory are monitored electronically

• By December 2007, automation extended to entire retail network

• Tanker trucks transporting kerosene to 200 blocks to be immediately fitted with global positioning systems (GPS) to keep tab on movement, check diversion

• GPS immediately on company-owned tankers carrying petrol and diesel to retail outlets

• By May, firms will have to start pilot project for testing a new marker in kerosene, its mixing in diesel would leave visible traces