Is it possible to get a new gas connection in Bangalore without giving bribe? If so any guide for it will be very helpful

It is possible to get new gas connection in Bangalore without bribe. Applying for new gas connection is easier than you think.

Gone those days of bribing for new gas connection. Now one can obtain the new LPG connection easily without bribe and comfort of home. Thanks to technology and stringent government regulation on distributors.

3 Major LPG suppliers in Bangalore are,

1. Indane
2. HP
3. Bharat

Apply new LPG connection Online or offline. Let me start with the online procedure and to Offline procedure.

Online application:

Step 1: Open the indane website https://cx.indianoil.in/webcenter/portal/Customer

Step 2: Register with your details. To locate the registration, refer to the below image in the circle

Step 3: Just the following details are needed to register

• First Name
• Last Name
• Mobile Number

Refer to the below image

Enter OTP and set the password.

You will be directed to home page for login

Step 4: After login, On the home page, click LPG. Refer to the below image in the circle.

Just scroll down a bit and find “Apply for new connection”. Refer to the below image for your reference.

Click on “Submit KYC”

Provide your following information in KYC form,

• Name
• Gender
• Marital status
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Father or spouse details
• Address in Bangalore
• Select the distributor from the list (List of nearby distributors popup automatically based on the address you provide)
• Email id and mobile number

Click on “select the products”. Refer to the below image in the circle.

Here you have 3 options to choose from,

1. General (click this if you wish to opt for LPG subsidiary)
2. Non-subsidized (Click this if you wish to opt-out of the subsidiary)
3. PNG - Non Subsidized (This is applicable for piped gas for apartments, which is not subsidized. This not applicable to individuals)

Hence I click general because I want my subsidiary credit to my bank account.

Select “14.2Kg general package with PR” and click submit.

Beloe image for your reference.

Click the button “ SAVE & CONTINUE”. Below image for your reference.

Step 5: Upload anyone's Proof of Identity (POI). This could be Aadhar/ Driving license/ PAN/ Voter ID/ passport. The proof of identity address could be anyplace in India. Address in the identity is not necessarily to be Bangalore address.

Enter the Proof of Identity number and upload the proof in JPEG or PDF format. Maximum file size allowed is 512kb.

Upload “Proof of Address” (POA). This could be Aadhar/ Driving License/ Rental agreement/ Lease agreement/ Water Bill/ Electricity Bill/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Ration card / Sale deed. The Proof of address (POA) should be a local address. (The address of Bangalore)

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Enter the proof of Address Number and upload the proof in JPEG or PDF format. Maximum file size allowed is 512kb.

Below screenshot for your reference

Click the button “SAVE & CONTINUE”

Step 6: Select “Yes” if you wish to opt-out subsidiary or select “No”.

If you select “No”, Provide your aadhar or bank details. If you provide Aadhar details, you will get subsidiary only if you link your aadhar number with bank. If your Aadhar is not linked with bank or if you don't have aadhar. just provide your bank details and upload the image of cancelled cheque.

Below image for your reference.

Upload your passport size photo

If your income is more than Rs. 10 Lakh per year, you should provide your PAN details or just skip this step and click on “SAVE & CONTINUE”. Below image for your reference.

Step 7: On the last page of KYC, go through the declaration terms & conditions. Accept declaration and click the “SUBMIT” Below image for your reference.

This completes the KYC Submission.

Step 8: You should receive acknowledgment SMS and email. Below acknowledgment image for your reference,

Local LPG distributor will call you if any missing details within 7 working days. Distributor will arrange an executive to your place or you will be called to distributor office to complete the payment and Receive LPG Consumer Number.

One can choose up to 2 LPG cylinder, Make the payment based on the tariff quoted by a distributor.

As of 10th Dec 2020, LPG application for 1 cylinder is Rs. 2,800/- and Rs. 4,600/- with stove

2 cylinder is Rs. 4,800/- and Rs.6,600/- with stove

Collect LPG ID (Consumer number) from a distributor. LPG Consumer sheet looks like below image, which contains the details of consumer number.

Step 9: Within 2 working days, cylinder will be delivered at your doorstep

Step 10: Once the existing cylinder exhaust, order LPG cylinder on Gpay, Phone pe, Paytm, Indane app, Indane website, or telephone order +91-8970084365 from the comfort of home.

LPG cylinder delivered within 2 working days from the date of order.

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Below is the step by step procedure of offline application.

Step 1: Find the LPG distributor near you. A simple google search provides the list of distributors near you with reviews or check with neighbors, apartment society office, security, or colleague.

Step 2: Carry the following documents to local distributor center

• Photocopy of identity proof - Aadhar/ Driving license/ Passport
• Photocopy of Address proof - A rental agreement
• 2 Passport size photo
• Carry the original documents for cross-verification

In the offline mode of application, distributor fills the KYC details directly in they computer. you just want to submit the proofs.

Step 3: Submit the above-said documents to distributor and complete the payment. Get the acknowledgment receipt for payment and LPG consumer number. (At some centers, distributors may take up to 2 days to issue LPG consumer number)

Step 4: Within 2 working days, cylinder will be delivered at your doorstep

Step 5: Once the existing cylinder exhaust, order LPG cylinder on Gpay, Phone pe, Paytm, Indane app, Indane website, or telephone order +91-8970084365 from the comfort of home.

This completes the procedure for applying new LPG connection in Bangalore.

The same procedure applies across all LPG brands of HP and Bharat.

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