LPG Customers Beware! Food Department Warns Indane, Bharatgas & HP Users
ccording to the Food Department, some cylinders may contain less LPG than the declared quantity. Customers are advised to verify the cylinder before accepting delivery to ensure they receive the correct amount of gas.
LPG consumers are being urged to remain vigilant while accepting gas cylinder deliveries. According to the Food Department, some cylinders may contain less LPG than the declared quantity. Customers are advised to verify the cylinder before accepting delivery to ensure they receive the correct amount of gas.
The department has warned consumers not to accept LPG cylinders without proper inspection. During a special enforcement drive under Mission Nikhar, officials found that several cylinders contained less LPG than the prescribed quantity.
As part of the operation, inspections were carried out at 18 LPG bottling plants across the state. Officials weighed 1,530 LPG cylinders and registered three violations, collecting a total penalty of Rs 79,000. The inspection was conducted on September 24.
The findings revealed that 1,148 cylinders contained 75% or more of the declared LPG quantity. However, 382 cylinders were found to have less than the declared quantity.
A more detailed analysis revealed that 943 cylinders contained more LPG than the declared quantity, 205 cylinders had the exact declared quantity, while 382 cylinders were found to contain less LPG than what was specified.
The Food Department said these findings highlight the importance of checking LPG cylinders at the time of delivery. Consumers should not assume that every cylinder contains the correct amount of gas and should verify the weight before accepting it.
Authorities have advised customers to ensure that:
The seal is intact.
The weight of the cylinder matches the declared quantity.
If necessary, the cylinder is weighed using a weighing machine before acceptance.
If customers suspect that a cylinder contains less LPG than it should, they should immediately report the matter to the concerned LPG distributor or the relevant authorities.
The department said the Mission Nikhar inspection reflects the government’s efforts to safeguard consumer interests and ensure that LPG consumers receive the quantity they pay for. With 382 underfilled cylinders detected, officials have urged customers to remain cautious and verify every cylinder before accepting delivery.
