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LPG Booking: New Aadhaar Rules Spark Controversy; Delhi High Court to Hear Case
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News18•02-10-2026, 15:41
LPG Booking: New Aadhaar Rules Spark Controversy; Delhi High Court to Hear Case
- •New directives regarding Aadhaar card for LPG booking have caused problems for some consumers, leading to a Delhi High Court challenge.
- •Central government and oil companies mandated biometric authentication to identify fake consumers and ensure benefits reach eligible customers.
- •The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the central government and oil companies, with the next hearing on October 5.
- •Applicant Pulkit Luthra, 75% visually impaired, highlighted difficulties with biometric verification for specially-abled individuals.
- •The court questioned arrangements for citizens without Aadhaar cards who use LPG cylinders, as they might be deprived of subsidized cylinders.
Key Questions Answered
Some consumers faced difficulties due to mandatory biometric authentication and OTP requirements for gas cylinder bookings, prompting them to challenge the decision in court.
An application filed by a 75% visually impaired applicant noted that biometric verification typically involves iris scanning, which creates significant problems for specially-abled or visually impaired individuals.
The central government and state-owned oil companies introduced biometric authentication and e-KYC to identify fake consumers and ensure that government subsidies reach genuinely eligible customers.
