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LPG Cylinder Gas Theft Exposed: Food Department Issues Strict Warning to Consumers
- •Food Department's 'Operation Mission Nikhar' uncovers gas theft in LPG cylinders.
- •1530 cylinders were weighed across 18 LPG bottling units in the state.
- •382 cylinders were found to have less gas than the specified quantity during inspection.
- •3 cases have been registered and a fine of 79 thousand rupees collected.
- •Consumers are advised to check the weight and seal of LPG cylinders upon delivery.
Key Questions Answered
During Operation Mission Nikhar, inspections were conducted across 18 LPG bottling units and 1,530 cylinders were weighed. The department registered 3 cases and collected a fine of 79,000 rupees after discovering that numerous cylinders contained less than the specified quantity of gas.
Out of the 1,530 cylinders inspected on September 24, a total of 382 cylinders were found to contain less than 25 percent of the declared quantity of gas. Meanwhile, 943 cylinders had more than the declared quantity, and 205 cylinders had exactly the specified amount.
Customers should remain vigilant and check the weight of the cylinder before accepting delivery to ensure it contains the proper amount of gas. If a cylinder is found to have less gas, consumers should immediately report the issue to the relevant authorities or agency.
