Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has introduced a technology-based Automated Vehicle Recognition and Verification System to improve safety for CNG vehicles. The system is currently operational at 10 IGL CNG stations as part of the first phase of a broader digital safety initiative.
The technology checks vehicle registration numbers against records related to CNG cylinder hydro-test certificates. Its main purpose is to identify vehicles whose CNG cylinders have expired or do not have valid hydro-test certificates.
How Does the IGL Verification System Work?
The system uses cameras to capture the registration number of a vehicle arriving at a CNG station. The number is then processed through an AI-powered application, which retrieves and checks the vehicle’s CNG cylinder details.
The cylinder information is subsequently verified through the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) portal. The system can then show whether the cylinder’s hydro-test certificate remains valid or has expired.
If the certificate is found to be invalid, the system automatically alerts the CNG station. This reduces the need for manual verification while also helping create a digital database of vehicles that do not meet the required safety standards.
IGL plans to extend the technology to its other stations. Under the stated safety requirements, CNG cylinders must undergo hydro-testing at a PESO-certified testing facility once every three years.
Amritsar Police Issues New Rules for Vehicle Number Plates
Separately, police authorities in Amritsar have issued directions concerning vehicles operating without high-security registration plates (HSRP) or with damaged or modified number plates.
DCP City Amritsar Akarshi Jain (IPS) said that a number of vehicles in the city were being operated without HSRP plates or with altered and damaged registration plates. According to him, such vehicles violate the Motor Vehicles Act and can make it difficult for authorities to identify and trace vehicles involved in incidents such as robberies, road accidents and other serious offences.
Considering these concerns, the Amritsar Police Commissioner has issued fresh directions under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS), using magisterial powers. The order applies within the jurisdiction of the Amritsar City Commissionerate.
Petrol Pumps Ordered to Check HSRP Compliance
Under the directive, petrol pumps across the city have been instructed not to provide petrol, diesel or CNG to vehicles that do not have an HSRP or are carrying damaged or modified number plates.
The requirement applies to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and vehicles carrying temporary registration numbers have been kept outside the scope of this requirement. The order also prohibits the sale of loose petrol in plastic or glass containers.
Those violating the directions may face legal action and penalties. Petrol pump operators have also expressed their support for the police department’s initiative.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the information provided regarding the CNG verification system and the directions issued by Amritsar police. Rules, enforcement measures and operational procedures may change based on official orders. Readers should refer to the relevant authorities for the latest and applicable information.