How to get a LPG gas connection

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas, an environment friendly fuel is more popularly known as LPG. The Public Sector LPG companies in India are Indane, Bharat and Hindustan Petroleum.  In Bangalore, there are other private LPG companies that exists namely Jyothi Gas, Total Gas, Elf Gas etc. LPG, for domestic use, is largely available in 14.2 Kg capacity cylinders and also in 5 Kg in select few cities primarily in hilly / rural areas in the country. The LPG connection for commercial / non domestic use (For Hotel/ Restaurant, Industry etc) is available in 19 Kg and 47.5 Kg.

Documents required as a Proof of Address

Any ONE of the following is to be submitted.

  • Ration Card – If you are new to the city or in case of a loss of a ration card, it is advisable to make a new ration card
  • Electricity Bill (within Last Three Months) – In the name of the owner
  • Land line Telephone Bill (Within Last Three Months) – In case you are new to the city your Pre-paid mobile bills can also be submitted
  • Passport wherein the current residing address is mentioned
  • Employer's Certificate – Be it a private sector, public or self-employed
  • Flat allotment / possession letter from Builder – The agreement should be in the name of the owner
  • House registration papers /Property Tax Document – The agreement should be in the name of the owner
  • LIC policy
  • Voter’s Identity Card – With the present residing address on it
  • Registered Leave and Licence Document – The agreement between the landlord and the tenant or the licensee
  • Driving License – Which contains the present residing address
  • Aadhaar Letter – Indane Distributors now accept Aadhar letter for both proof of address and proof of identity card for availing a new gas connection
  • Bank Passbook with Photograph

Documents for Proof of Identity

  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax department
  • Passport wherein the current residing address is mentioned
  • Voter’s Identity Card – With the present residing address on it
  • Aadhaar Letter – Indane Distributors now accept Aadhar letter for both proof of address and proof of identity card for availing a new gas connection
  • Driving License – Which contains the present residing address
  • Central/State Government Issued ID cards
  • Bank Passbook with Photograph

If you do not have a ration card it is advisable to get a new ration card made or get it transferred from any other place if you have it. Getting a new connection becomes much easier if you have a ration card.
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