Bhubaneswar, May 20: The Odisha Cabinet today approved the repeal of “The Odisha High Speed Diesel (Dealers’ Licensing) Order, 1979” through a new notification titled “The Odisha High Speed Diesel (Dealers’ Licensing) Repeal Order, 2026”.

The State Government had earlier notified “The Odisha High Speed Diesel (Dealers’ Licensing) Order, 1979” under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate the sale and distribution of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) in the State.

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India in the meantime has advised all States/UTs to abolish the requirement of Retail Sale License (RSL) for High-Speed Diesel to promote ease of doing business and remove regulatory barriers.

In pursuance of the said advisory, the State Cabinet has approved the repeal of “The Odisha High Speed Diesel (Dealers’ Licensing) Order, 1979” through a new Notification titled “The Odisha High Speed Diesel (Dealers’ Licensing) Repeal Order, 2026”.

This decision is expected to simplify regulatory procedures, facilitate ease of doing business, and promote a more liberalized regime in the petroleum sector.

It may be noted that Retail outlets obtain necessary NOC from the Collector and District Magistrate for setting up of Retail Outlets. Collectors give NOC on the basis of clearance from Fire, Works, Revenue and PESO.

By the above decision, the Retail Outlets will not require to take these clearances again.

However, the Essential Commodities Act shall continue to apply on sale of HSD as before.