Gas connection will be cancelled? Sensational decision of the government; Your name is not in ‘this’ list?
- The number of cooking gas connections is increasing rapidly
- The government took a tough decision
- LPG supply phased out
LPG Connection Must Be Surrendered : Due to the ongoing war between the US and Iran, problems have arisen regarding LPG in the country. The government is doing its best to improve the supply. Since the beginning of the war the number of piped cooking gas connections has been increasing rapidly. Now, the government has taken a strict decision, asking people to install PNG connections and deposit their LPG connections and cylinders.
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LPG supply phased out
Following the central government’s notification, the process of returning LPG connections has started. The Uttar Pradesh government has issued clear instructions that LPG supply will be phased out in areas where piped cooking gas, particularly PNG, has been made available. It will have an effect in other states. The government aims to eliminate gas shortages in urban areas and connect as many households as possible with safe, affordable PNG services.
Strict action against them
According to an order issued by the government, customers who have already taken PNG Connection are required to return their LPG cylinders and connections within three months. If a customer retains his LPG connection despite having a PNG connection installed, strict action will be taken against them. Consequently, consumers are required to voluntarily return their LPG cylinders to the concerned bodies, within three months of the activation of their PNG connection.
Mandatory return of LPG within three months
The administration’s stance is that one family cannot have two different types of gas connections at the same time. Once the PNG connection is received and gas supply started, the customer is required to return his LPG connection within three months. Acting on government directives, oil companies have also issued a three-month final warning in this regard. The administration argues that maintaining two connections in the same house is a waste of resources and could also pose a security risk.
So their gas supply is cut off
The oil companies have clearly mentioned in their final warning that if a customer does not return their LPG connection and cylinder within three months of getting a PNG connection, their gas supply may be cut off. The companies have also clarified that LPG refilling services for customers will be stopped as soon as the PNG connection is operational.
Also get rid of the worry of running out of gas suddenly
The government aims to reduce the backlog accumulated after LPG bookings and resolve the bottlenecks currently being faced in supply of cylinders. The main objective is to improve the supply of cylinders in areas where provision of PNG connections is proving challenging. PNG not only ensures a smooth and hassle-free supply of gas, but is also more economical compared to LPG. Moreover, it also eliminates the hassle of booking gas refills, as well as the worry of running out of gas suddenly.
You will get the security deposit back
If you live in Uttar Pradesh and already have a PNG connection, it is advisable to return your connection and cylinder to your distributor within three months. For this, you need to visit the distributor of the concerned company in person, fill an application form and return your cylinder. After returning the connection, you will get back the security deposit you deposited.
The government has directed the oil companies to trace the customers who have not returned their LPG connection despite installing PNG connection and who have been using both the connections for a long time. Accordingly, the companies have issued notices to their distributors and a drive is now being launched by the distributors to trace such joinders.
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