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New CNG Rule: No Gas Without These 2 Documents for Vehicle Owners in Delhi-NCR.
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News18•22-09-2026, 13:30
New CNG Rule: No Gas Without These 2 Documents for Vehicle Owners in Delhi-NCR.
- •CNG vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR must now present a valid compliance plate and a hydro test certificate for their cylinder to get gas.
- •Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has issued strict instructions to all CNG pump operators regarding the new mandate.
- •The new system was implemented following a review of safety arrangements after an accident in Tikri Kalan.
- •A hydro test assesses the cylinder's strength and safety, with its validity lasting three years.
- •Approximately six pumps have faced action for violating the new regulations, leading to arguments between drivers and employees.
Key Questions Answered
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) requires all CNG vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR to show a valid compliance plate along with a hydro test certificate for their vehicle's cylinder before gas can be dispensed.
The new system was implemented following a review of safety arrangements after a fatal CNG cylinder blast and accident involving a truck at a station in Tikri Kalan, which revealed many invalid compliance plates and safety gaps.
A hydro test is a safety inspection where high pressure is applied to a cylinder to check its strength, leakage, and pressure-withstanding capacity. If successful, a compliance plate and certificate are issued, which remain valid for three years before needing to be rechecked.
