
Environmentalists are calling on the Tamil Nadu government to revoke permits for stone quarries operating within 500 meters of an underground petroleum pipeline. Citing a Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) letter obtained via RTI, they highlight risks associated with blasting operations near the pipeline. BPCL guidelines require specific safety measures, including third-party surveys and adherence to peak particle velocity limits, to protect the pipeline carrying petroleum products.
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