If you want to get a domestic gas connection, then you can get a new domestic gas connection with a 14.2 kg gas cylinder from the country’s three oil marketing companies – IOCL, BPCL and HPCL.
This has become very easy in today’s time. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, new LPG connections are now available on demand across the country. For domestic connection, you can go to the nearest distributor serving your area and register for the connection with valid documents of identity and address of the residence where the connection is to be set up.
How much does the connection cost
According to the official website of the ministry, the LPG connection will be issued to you immediately. However, before issuing the LPG connection, you must have an ISI marked hotplate as per IS:4246 and a safety LPG pipe confirming to IS:9573 (Type IV), so that after your gas connection is issued, it can be set up at your home immediately. Security deposit has to be paid for LPG connection.
Security money of Rs 2200 has to be deposited for a 14.2 kg cylinder. Yes, if you are from Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Manipur, then you have to pay only Rs 2000. People of these states have to pay Rs 200 for pressure regulator, while people from other states have to pay Rs 250. Security money and pressure regulator charge are the main expenses while taking the connection.
If you want to buy safety hose pipe, you have to pay Rs 170 for 1.2 meter and Rs 190 for 1.5 meter. In case of any mechanical visit, hot plate servicing, safety review and other such requirements, you have to pay Rs 236.
Which documents may be required
For proof of residence, any of the following documents can be used: Aadhaar, Driving License, Lease Agreement, Voter ID, Ration Card, Telephone/Electricity/Water Bill, Passport, House Registration Document, LIC Policy, Bank/Credit Card Statement. Identity Proof: For this you can use Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card Number, Voter ID Card, ID Card issued by Centre/State, Driving License. Know one thing, while taking connection, it is not necessary to buy gas stove (Gas Chulha) from distributor. You can buy it from market as per your choice.
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