No LPG cylinders for households in areas served by piped gas

New Delhi: Households in areas served by piped natural gas (PNG) will stop receiving liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within three months after being given an opportunity to apply for PNG, according to a government order.

The rule will apply to households that can be supplied natural gas by city gas distributors due to their proximity to pipeline infrastructure. City gas companies will first send a communication by registered post, asking such households to apply for and become PNG subscribers. If they do not apply within three months, their LPG supply will be discontinued.

Applying for a PNG connection requires certain documentation, including proof of residence. Accordingly, the rule will apply to households "provided that an application to become a domestic piped natural gas consumer can be made by the lawful occupier of the household or the owner of the said premises".


LPG supply will not be affected if the city gas distributor issues a no-objection certificate "on the ground that it is technically infeasible to provide a piped natural gas connection or gas supply to such household".