- Black marketing of domestic gas stopped due to West Asia crisis.
In view of the ongoing oil and natural gas crisis in West Asia, the Bihar government has taken an important decision regarding the use of gas cylinders during the wedding season. The government has now decided to strictly enforce the use of domestic LPG in weddings and other marital functions. The state Food and Consumer Protection Department has issued an order saying that the use of domestic LPG in weddings and other functions will be strictly monitored.
According to the official letter issued by the government, now only commercial gas cylinders can be used for wedding functions. The department has found that people often use domestic cylinders during weddings, which may increase the shortage of gas in the market. Under the new system, now wedding houses will have to follow a special procedure for gas. The house where the marriage is taking place will have to submit an application to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of their area. It is mandatory to attach the wedding invitation letter with the application. It must be clearly mentioned in the application how many guests will attend the program and how many commercial cylinders they will require.
Strict rules for confectioners and caterers too
The government has cracked down not only on the hosts but also on the caterers. Now all cooks and caterers will have to register themselves for the use of commercial gas. Oil companies have been instructed to ensure registration of these caterers within the next 5 to 7 days. The Sub-Divisional Officer will assess the number of guests based on the application made by you. After this, the concerned oil companies will be instructed to ensure proportionate supply of commercial cylinders to that family or caterer as per the demand and availability of stock.
Why was this decision taken?
In the letter issued by Upendra Kumar, Special Secretary, Food and Consumer Protection Department, it has been said that “The ongoing conflict in West Asia has affected the supply of oil and gas and this situation may continue in future also. To stop black marketing of domestic gas and to save common consumers from shortage, the use of commercial gas for marriage functions has been made mandatory.”
The administration has also made it clear that the commercial gas allotted for weddings will be used only for that special event. If anyone is found using domestic cylinders commercially, strict action can be taken against him. In such a situation, if Shehnai is going to be played in your house too, then apply in time to your nearest subdivision office, so that the confectioner does not have to sit without gas at the last moment.