Seven Domestic Gas Cylinders Seized in Guna Commercial Establishment Crackdown
Guna district supply department cracked down on commercial establishments illegally using domestic gas cylinders, seizing seven cylinders.
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Crackdown on Commercial Establishments in Guna
The district supply department in Guna city, acting on directives from Collector Kishore Kumar Kanyal, conducted a special campaign to curb the commercial misuse of domestic gas cylinders. This initiative aims to maintain the availability of domestic gas cylinders and prevent their illegal use within the district.
During an inspection on Wednesday, a team led by District Supply Officer Avadhesh Pandey visited prominent commercial locations in the city. The team discovered the illegal commercial use of domestic gas cylinders at establishments including Brajwasi Restaurant, Koteshwar Bhojnalaya, Dhakad Restaurant, and Rakesh Jain-Virendra Jain Tea Stall.
Seven Domestic Gas Cylinders Seized
The inspection team promptly seized a total of seven domestic gas cylinders from these establishments. The department stated that this campaign is being conducted to prevent the hoarding, black marketing, and illegal transfer of gas cylinders.
Instructions Issued to Establishments
The investigation team issued clear instructions to the hotel and restaurant owners, directing them to use only commercial gas cylinders for their business activities. The department also encouraged them to obtain commercial connections.
The misuse of domestic gas cylinders in this manner is considered a serious offense under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Supply and Distribution Regulation) Order, 2000, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Legal cases have been registered against the concerned operators.
Future Actions and Strict Enforcement
The joint operation included Assistant Supply Officers Ashish Chaturvedi, Indu Sharma, Khushboo Shukla, and Junior Supply Officers Shivram Kushwah and Varsha Badonia. The department has clarified that such intensive inspection campaigns will continue in the future, and strict legal action will be taken against the operators of commercial establishments found violating the rules.