The commissioning of the natural gas pipeline of Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) will be subject to the approval of the Oil Industries Safety Directorate (OISD), according to officials of GAIL.

Speaking at a meeting convened by District Collector Rathan Kelkar here on Wednesday on the laying of natural gas pipeline, passing through different parts of the district, the GAIL officials said that there was no need for any safety concern as the pipeline would be commissioned only after getting the approval of the OISD. The meeting was held to discuss the progress of the pipe-laying work and steps to pay compensation and ensure safety.