The Majuli district administration has directed all commercial establishments in the district, including hotels, restaurants, dhabas, eateries and tea stalls, to immediately stop using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes and switch to authorised commercial LPG connections.
Order Issued by District Commissioner
The order issued by district commissioner Shrishti Singh on Tuesday stated that it has come to the notice of the district administration that several commercial establishments in Majuli may be using subsidised domestic LPG cylinders for commercial activities, which is a violation of existing law.
According to Clause 31(c) of the Liquified Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order 2000, the use of domestic LPG cylinders for any commercial purpose is strictly prohibited. Domestic LPG is subsidised by the government and is intended exclusively for household consumption.
Immediate Compliance Required
The order directs all proprietors, owners and managers of commercial establishments operating within Majuli district to ensure that only authorised commercial LPG cylinders are used for cooking, food preparation and all other commercial operations. Establishments currently using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes have been asked to discontinue such practice immediately and obtain the requisite commercial LPG connection from authorised distributors.
Singh said the administration would not take violations lightly. “Any establishment found using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes will face strict action under the relevant provisions of law. This includes seizure of unauthorised cylinders, imposition of penalties and initiation of other appropriate legal proceedings,” she said.
Regular Inspections Planned
The district administration has stated that it will undertake regular inspections and verification drives in coordination with concerned line departments, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG distributors to ensure compliance with the order. The food safety officer of Majuli has been directed to circulate the order among stakeholders under his jurisdiction and submit a compliance report.
LPG distributors in the district have also been directed to strictly comply with the order and ensure that domestic cylinders are not supplied to commercial establishments.
Author's Note
Rajib Dutta is based in Dibrugarh, Assam. He reports on regional issues including law and order, environmental challenges like erosion and pollution, and local governance matters. His coverage highlights important events affecting the Dibrugarh district and its people.
