The Delhi government has introduced new conditions for supply of commercial LPG cylinders, making eligibility conditional on steps taken towards adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) in areas where the network is available.
The changes were notified through an order issued by the Department of Food, Supply and Consumer Affairs, which amends a provision of the previously announced LPG Commercial Distribution Policy.According to the revised framework, commercial and industrial users will now receive LPG supply only if they are registered with the relevant Oil Marketing Company (OMC) and apply for a PNG connection wherever such infrastructure exists.
In areas not yet connected, consumers must submit a formal declaration stating their intention to switch to PNG as soon as it is available.
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To enforce compliance, OMCs are mandated to verify consumer records. They are required to collect documentation at least once to confirm registration status and confirm that the consumer has applied for PNG or expressed an intention to do so. Details of these consumers will also be shared with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) for further processing.
“When supplying commercial gas consumers, OMCs must collect documentation records at least once to ensure that the consumer is registered with the OMC and has either applied for a PNG connection or submitted an application indicating intent to obtain a PNG connection when available,” the order said.However, it leaves room for operational flexibility. Companies in need of both LPG and PNG can approach the Additional Commissioner of the Division with an application stating their needs.
These applications may also be collected by the OMCs and forwarded for consideration, with decisions made in consultation with the three OMCs.“The OMCs may also collect such applications and submit them to the Additional Commissioner for quick decision. The Additional Commissioner shall immediately dispose of them in consultation with the three OMCs,” the order said.The revised standards come against the backdrop of recent government measures aimed at easing pressure on LPG supplies.
Speaking earlier, Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56,000 domestic LPG connections and urged residents to ensure their connections are properly registered to prevent misuse and diversion.
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He also stressed the expansion of Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure, saying: “Where Papua New Guinea connections are available, residents should switch from LPG to Papua New Guinea,” and noted that the pipeline network had reached “every village.”The administration also established a control room to monitor developments and collect complaints and inputs. Residents were previously asked to report suspicious activities through helpline numbers 011-23379836 and 8383824659 between 9am and 7pm, with assurances of immediate action on verified complaints.