THINK Gas urges State agencies to Dial Before You Dig

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A THINK Gas pipeline was damaged by a third-party contractor during excavation work at Edavilakom Road, Murukkumpuzha, in Thiruvananthapuram, and the agency's emergency teams brought the situation under control quickly.
THINK Gas, which implements the city gas project in Thiruvananthapuram, has intensified safety awareness efforts across its operating areas in Kerala, urging contractors, utility agencies and civic bodies to follow safe digging practices.
The agency has asked all excavation agencies to use the Indian government's 'Dial Before You Dig' platform and coordinate with the company before starting any digging near underground gas pipelines.
Unauthorised excavation near gas pipelines without prior information may attract legal action under the PNGRB Act, 2006 and IPC Sections 285 and 336, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
The awareness push matters because digging without checking underground utilities can cause gas leaks that endanger public safety and critical infrastructure.

Whether government authorities and contractors in Kerala start using the 'Dial Before You Dig' platform before excavation work.
Any legal action taken against contractors responsible for damaging gas pipelines, under the PNGRB Act, 2006 and IPC provisions.
Reports of further pipeline damage incidents or gas leaks in THINK Gas operating areas.

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regional head – THINK Gas, Keralam

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“Safety of citizens and critical infrastructure remains our highest priority. We urge all contractors, civic bodies, and excavation agencies to contact the agency before carrying out any digging activity near gas pipeline routes to ensure public safety and prevent accidental damage.”
[1]The Hindu — Kerala4d agoOpen at the quote ↗
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…under applicable laws, including the PNGRB Act, 2006, and relevant provisions under IPC Sections 285 and 336, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. Deepu John, regional head – THINK Gas, Keralam, said, “ Safety of citizens and critical infrastructure remains our highest priority. We urge all contractors, civic bodies, and excavation agencies to contact the agency before carrying out any digging activity near gas pipeline routes to ensure public safety and prevent accidental damage. ” It has also advised contractors and excavation agencies to inform the agency before starting excavation work, verify the gas pipeline route and depth details before digging, and carry out excavation only in…

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