By Admin 
LPG Cylinder Booking: Amidst the ongoing tension in West Asia, the government has set some rules to ensure that the gas supply reaches every home without any interruption. Every customer using LPG should be aware of these rules. According to the new rules set by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a common citizen can book only a maximum of two cylinders in a month.
If a customer tries to book a cylinder more than this limit, the system may block his booking or the process of additional verification may start. The government provides 12 subsidized cylinders every financial year (which runs from April 1 to March 31). Apart from this quota, if needed, the customer can buy three more non-subsidized cylinders. This means that in this way a maximum of 15 cylinders can be booked on one connection in a year.
These things are also included in the new rules
Earlier, the second cylinder could be booked exactly 21 days after the first cylinder, but now this time period has been extended to 25 days. This means that you will have to wait a little longer than before before booking your next cylinder.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has started a new system to book extra cylinders. If you have already exhausted your annual quota of 12 cylinders, but still want to book more cylinders, then you will have to provide some important information. To do this you will have to use ‘Hello BPCL’ mobile application. This app will ask you many questions, such as-
- Is there any family function like wedding etc. or any special event at your home?
- What is the estimated number of guests?
- Based on your answers to these questions, it will be decided whether you are entitled to get an extra cylinder or not.
Keep these things in mind also
- Now at the time of delivery of the cylinder, an OTP (DAC) will come on your registered number. You will be able to get the cylinder only after telling this code to the delivery boy.
- Cylinder booking can be done only through registered mobile number. Booking is almost impossible without a registered mobile number. If your old number has changed, it is necessary to get it updated by visiting the agency or through the app.
- The government has made it mandatory for all domestic gas consumers to get e-KYC done. Those whose KYC is not updated, their subsidy may be stopped or there may be difficulty in booking.
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