There are three major gas companies in India- HP, Indane, and Bharat Gas, these companies are in business or delivery cooking gas to the individual household.
In case of you moving out to your new home, you’ll be required to change the gas agency or gas company to gather.
This process can be hectic and you may face difficulties but, this article will guide you and provide you with all the information required to transfer your gas connection from one gas company to another.
How to Transfer Gas Connection from One Gas Agency to Another?
The following is the step-by-step process for transferring the gas connection from one gas agency to another-
- Find the whereabouts of your nearest gas agency nearby your home location by googling it or asking your neighbors
- After finding out about the agency, collect all the documents mentioned below and visit the gas agency (make sure you have collected the Gas regulator to surrender it to the agency)
- After visiting the agency, submit the documents and make sure to carry your original copy of the documents along with the Xerox copy
- Now, write a letter to the new gas agency requesting a new gas connection by closing the existing one. Make sure to mention the customer number, present address, and the new gas agency’s address
- Now, visit the existing gas agency and submit the documents mentioned below, your request will be processed and a gas transfer voucher will be issued you’ll have to submit this voucher to the new gas agency upon which you require will be processed, and you’ll receive a further connection gas voucher along with a newly issued CA number which you can use for booking and using the gas connection
Documents Required for Transferring Gas Connection
The following are the documents that you’ll have to submit to transfer your gas connection from one agency to another-
- Gas Book
- Gas Connection Voucher
- Identity Proof like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport
- Letter Requesting Transfer – (you must provide the customer number, present address, and the new gas agency’s address)
- Gas Regulator
- Address proof like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport
FAQ
You can easily transfer your gas connection from one gas company to another by submitting the relevant documents.
There are three main gas companies that operate in India i.e., HP (Hindustan Petroleum), Indane, Bharat Gas, etc.
Whenever you surrender your gas connection with an existing agency, you’ll receive a termination voucher (TV) or surrender certificate. You can use this certificate to apply for a new connection.
You can cancel your existing gas connection by visiting your gas agency or their website and initiating the surrender process. After that, you’ll have to visit the gas agency with the cylinder and regulator to surrender your connection altogether.
The time frame around which your gas transfer process will be completed depends on the agency, however, a rough time frame will be anywhere from 3 working days to 7 working days.
There are no fees charged for transferring the gas connection from one agency to another.
Yes, you’ll retain your subsidy benefit even after the transfer of your gas connection benefits after the transfer.
Gas connection transfers are limited to small geographical areas and an interstate transfer process is possible however, may take time
Yes, a local address is mandatory as proof and KYC documentation with the address is mandatory for your gas connection.
Yes, an Aadhaar card linked to your Gas connection is necessary for your account to function properly. All the LPG subsidy information is also provided using the Aadhaar connection database.
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