How to Apply for Gas Connection in India Total rating: 0
LPG is commonly used in nearly every industry for obvious reasons like affordability, Eco-friendliness, utility, etc. It is rightfully known to be one of the most reliable and easily manageable fuels. However, owing to certain properties of LPG, like inflammability and highly pressurized storage, LPG is also considered to be one of the hazardous fuels to use. These accidents often happen due to negligence and carelessness and not due to the volatile nature of LPG. The use of LPG must be in line with protective measures specified by the LPG provider.Careless/Negligent use of LPG can result in blasts, fire hazards, property damage and most vitally deathly injuries or death.damage of property. One should not overlook problems like pipes or cylinder leakages if the cylinder storage is improper or faulty regulators etc
How to Book an LPG Gas Cylinder
Submit an application to one of the three LPG suppliers
Depending on your convenience, you can either fill out the application online or offline.
If you wish to register for an offline LPG connection, you can visit one of the distributors in your locality and collect the application form
Fill up the application and submit the form to the distributor in your locality along with the identity an address proof
The documentation is necessary to ensure that there's only one LPG in a particular household which will ultimately regulate the number of cylinders in the market
After the application is processed and accepted, the customer receives a notification regarding the same
If you wish to apply for a refill, then you can do so through IVRS, SMS or the online portal.
How to register for a new Gas Connection
With the online LPG registration process and other booking facilities, consumers can book gas cylinder or register for LPG service at the convenience of their home.
To register for the connection, you'll be required to visit the website of the LPG provider of your choice and follow the guidelines to register for a new connection
Consumers are required to register through the online portal and fill in the online form
The initial payment can be made through online mode and the customer is notified through email/SMS after the application is accepted
What are the documents required for getting new LPG Connection?
The consumers are required to submit a set of documents while submitting their application form. Here's the list of documents that are required to be submitted while applying for a new LPG connection
Documents linked with Identity Proof
Passport
PAN
Aadhar
Driver's License
Government Issued Photo ID
Proof of Address
Passport
Driver's License
Aadhar Card
Ration Card
House Registration Document
Utility Bills
Bank Account Passbook
Credit/Debit Card Statement
Passport-size photographs
LPG Cylinder Safety Tips for Daily Life
Don't use any appliances that don't meet the BIS safety standards. Using sub-standard products could result in damage since the quality deteriorates rapidly.
Ensure that the LPG regulator and safety rubber tubes have ISI Marks
Ensure that your equipment is serviced regularly
Avoid quick, home-remedy fixes for PG cylinders
LPG professionals must do servicing
Always check the LPG cylinder to see if it is genuine. You could be duped by the large black market that sells fake LPG Cylinders
While delivery, make sure that the safety cap is intact
If you're unsure about how to connect the LPG, ask the delivery person for a clear demonstration
Make sure that the cylinder is always placed vertically, in a well ventilated, dry place
Don't keep the cylinder at the same level as the gas stove
You can buy safety utilities from the market to prevent any form of accidental leaks
Ensure that there are no curtains around the gas stove
Don't keep any fuel near the LPG Cylinder
Ensure that there are no inflammable things in the kitchen
Do not buy a gas cylinder from the black market
Never try to transfer gas manually from one cylinder to another, this could lead to leakages
Always ensure that the cylinder isn't placed around a heat-generation source
Ensure that the safety cap is not thrown away. This cap can be used to avoid gas leaks
Never keep the burner open while trying to light a matchstick
Always light the match before turning on the knob
Avoid wearing synthetic clothes while in kitchen
Always make sure that you don't forget any item on the gas.
This could lead to the overflow of fuel and it could lead to gas leaks
Avoid keeping any electrical appliances near the gas cylinder
In case of gas leak, don't panic
In case of gas leaks, keep the emergency numbers handy
Contact the agency in case of emergency instead of manually trying to fix it
In case of gas leak, turn off all the electrical appliances since that might lead to sparks and ultimately explosion
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