Campbell Bay | September 16, 2026
Mr. Prahlad Singh, Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Laxmi Nagar has requested ANIIDCO to increase the working hours of the Petrol/Diesel outlet at Campbell Bay, citing difficulties confronted by residents because of the current closing time.
In a letter dated September 11, 2026, addressed to the General Manager, ANIIDCO, the Gram Panchayat Pradhan acknowledged that the Campbell Bay outlet at present operates from 8:00 AM to five:00 PM. According to the Pradhan, these timings had been mounted when the outlet was established and the inhabitants of the realm was significantly decrease.
The Pradhan famous that with the rising inhabitants, the implementation of the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project and growth of inhabited areas, the prevailing timings are now not ample to fulfill the necessities of the general public.
The letter identified that inhabited areas lengthen from “0” Point to roughly 35 km alongside the North-South Road and as much as round 8 km alongside the East-West Road. As a outcome, car house owners, farmers, staff and different residents from distant areas must journey appreciable distances to Campbell Bay for his or her each day necessities.
The Pradhan additional acknowledged that the outlet’s closure at 5:00 PM creates difficulties for individuals getting back from work or travelling from distant areas who must buy petrol or diesel after the closing time.
Seeking reduction for residents, the Pradhan has requested ANIIDCO to increase the outlet’s working hours by three hours, from 5:00 PM to eight:00 PM, ideally on all working days.
The Panchayat mentioned the proposed extension would significantly profit residents residing in distant and distant areas of Great Nicobar and requested ANIIDCO to think about the matter and take crucial motion on the earliest.
A duplicate of the letter has additionally been forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Campbell Bay.
