LPG gas-confusion amongst consumers cleared

(Press Release from Food and Civil Supplies & CA Department)

A meeting with all the LPG gas distributors  was held in the office of the Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs to short out the confusion amongst consumers regarding the decision of the Central Government to cap supply of subsidized domestic cylinders in a year w.e.f 14.9.2012. The following clarifications are given:-

1)       For the period 14th Sepetember 2012 to 31st March, 2013, only 3 Nos. of cylinders at subsidzed rate shall be issued to each domestic consumer, irrespective of the number of cylinder consumed till 13th September, 2012.

2)      Any extra domestic cylinder  at non-subsidized rate will be issued only after the consumption of 3rd cylinder of subsidized rate.

3)      The LPG Control Order issued under the Essential Commodities Act 1955 allows only one LPG cooking gas connection at one household. All consumers having more then one connection are requested to surrender the connection (regulator and empty cylinder) to the respective dealers and take back the refund of the security deposit paid at the initial purchase. Multipal connection are being automatically blocked by (Indane) Indian Oil Corporation Private Limited.

4)      KYS form is available on line and can be downloaded from www.Indane.co.in. consumers may fill up online or at the office of the distributor by paying Rs. 4/- per form.

5)      Booking for new connection is open and those interested may contact their area distributor.

6)      Except for the price of subsidized domestic LPG cylinder, the price of other cylinders is likely to charge every month subject to change in international price of LPG.

For suggestions, complaints, queries or feedbacks pertaining to LPG, you can call on toll free number 1800-2333-555 or www.iocl.com.