LPG Gas New Rules: New rules for LPG and PNG, this work will have to be done in 90 days otherwise the connection will be cut!

To prevent misuse of LPG cylinders and ensure proper distribution of clean fuel across the country, the government and oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) have tightened the rules. The government is now strictly implementing the one house, one gas connection policy. Under this, new rules have been issued for LPG and PNG customers with a time limit of 30 to 90 days. Let us understand what these new rules mean and what steps you need to take to avoid any problems.

What is one house, one gas connection policy?

The main objective of the government and oil companies is to stop black marketing and illegal hoarding of gas cylinders. Under the new policy, it is prohibited to have more than one LPG connection at the same address or in the same family name (on the basis of ration card or household). This step has been taken to address complaints of illegal refilling of cylinders and commercial use due to multiple connections in the same house.

30-day and 90-day rules

Now a deadline has been set for customers using both Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and LPG cylinders. If a new PNG connection has been activated in your house, you will have to surrender your existing LPG cylinder connection or put it on hold within the next 30 days. The process of settling or surrendering the LPG connection must be completed within 90 days (3 months) from the date of commencement of the PNG connection; Failure to do so may result in official action.

Old rules related to refilling

This is not the first time that the government has taken a strict stance on gas cylinders; Booking timings have been regulated earlier also. Under the initial rules, customers could not book a second cylinder (refill) within 25 days of booking the first cylinder. A proposal to keep a gap of at least 45 days between cylinder deliveries to ensure equitable distribution of subsidized cylinders and prevent gas shortage was also discussed.

Violating the rules may result in connection blocking

Customers who do not follow these new rules and deadlines may face serious consequences. If you do not report multiple or unapproved gas connections within the stipulated 90 days, oil companies can permanently disconnect your gas connection. If these rules are broken, government subsidy (LPG subsidy) will be stopped immediately and fine may also be imposed.

KYC is necessary

If you have more than one gas connection in your home, or you have both LPG and PNG connections, you can protect yourself by:

• Surrender or Transfer: Visit your nearest gas agency (Indane, HP, or Bharat Gas) to surrender the excess connection or transfer it to a family member living at another address.
• Complete e-KYC: Complete the biometric or online e-KYC process immediately to keep your existing active connection.

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