Section 18(2)(e) in The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipelines) Regulations, 2010
(e)the Board reserves the right to get the actual physical progress and the financial commitment certified and depending upon the progress achieved, the Board may consider authorizing the entity for laying, building, operating or expanding the petroleum and petroleum products pipeline-(i)as per the route and length as specified in its DFR;(ii)as per the route or length actually covered under implementation till the appointed day; or(iii)as per the route or length specified by the Board;