Aadhaar-based eKYC for LPG users: The Government of India has started Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication for customers having LPG connections. Therefore, it is possible that the person delivering the LPG cylinder to your home may ask you to get your eKYC done through Aadhaar number. This work is being done through various government oil marketing companies like Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) which supply LPG.
What is the purpose of eKYC of LPG customers
The purpose of getting eKYC done for LPG customers is to ensure that only those customers who are eligible for LPG connection get the benefit. Actually, LPG gas is available at cheaper rates to domestic LPG customers. Whereas the same gas is available at a higher price for commercial use. For example, a 14.2 kg domestic gas cylinder is currently available for about Rs 800, while the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder is Rs 1,646. To take advantage of these cheaper rates, many times complaints are received about taking a connection in the name of a domestic LPG cylinder and using it for commercial purposes. This is the reason why the government wants to get Aadhaar verification done for every connection, so that only the right customers get cheap domestic LPG cylinders.
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How to get eKYC done for LPG connection
It is very easy to get eKYC done for LPG connection. This process can be completed in several ways:
1. At the time of delivery of the cylinder: The person who comes to deliver the LPG cylinder to your house can do the eKYC of your connection by taking your Aadhaar details. For this, a mobile application of the oil company will have to be used.
2. By visiting the gas distributor: You can also complete the eKYC process of your LPG connection by visiting the showroom or office of your LPG distributor.
3. Through mobile app: If you want, you can complete the eKYC of your LPG connection sitting at home. For this, you will have to use the mobile application provided by the oil marketing companies. These mobile apps of all government oil companies are available on Google Playstore.
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Verification fees and deadlines
The good thing is that you do not have to pay any fee for getting eKYC of LPG connection done. This process is completely free. Also, no deadline has been fixed for this till now. You can complete this work anytime as per your convenience.