Hyderabad: The Civil Supplies Department on Wednesday, March 11, conducted raids at private hostels, hotels, and tiffin centers in Hyderabad and seized domestic LPG cylinders being used for commercial purposes.
The raid was conducted at the Malakpet Circle, including Dilsukhnagar, P&T Colony, and Gaddi Annaram, where the said establishments were using household gas cylinders meant for domestic use.
As many as 20 cylinders were seized and 13 cases registered.
Meeting in Karimnagar on LPG misuse
A meeting was chaired by the Karimnagar District Civil Supplies Officer with gas company sales officers and LPG dealers to discuss the misuse of domestic cylinders.
Since the supply of commercial cylinders has stopped, there are reports that domestic cylinders are being diverted through unofficial channels and stored at godowns.
In addition, a few gas agency staff are charging extra amounts from consumers. Authorities advised consumers not to pay tips or extra charges to delivery personnel while receiving LPG cylinders.
Hotels and restaurants are strictly instructed to use only commercial LPG cylinders and warned that legal action will be taken if domestic cylinders are found in their kitchens.
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