New Delhi, May 27: A complaint has been lodged against a petrol pump worker for refusing to accept Rs 2,000 note in South Extension Part-1 in the national capital, an official of the Delhi Police said. Rs 2000 Note Withdrawal: Cash Sales at Petrol Pump Spike to 90% as Customers Rush To Use Rs 2k Currency Notes.

"On Friday, a complaint was received at Kotla police station alleging that a worker of a petrol pump in South Extension Part-I refused to take Rs 2,000 note. The complainant stated that he went to a petrol pump in South Extension Part-1 to fill petrol in his scooter. He gave Rs 2,000 note against Rs 400, but the petrol pump attendant refused to take the note," said the senior police official. Petrol Pumps Refusing To Accept Rs 2,000 Notes? People Flock to Fuel Stations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Other Cities in Bid to Use Withdrawn Rs 2,000 Currency, Owners Stick 'No Change' Board (See Pics).

"We have initiated an inquiry into the matter," the official added.

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