Documents required for new LPG connection (Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas) — 2026

• Aadhaar — Identity + address proof + DBT-PAHAL routing
• Bank passbook + cancelled cheque — For PAHAL DBT subsidy
• Address proof — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Electricity bill / Rent agreement
• Two passport-size photographs — Recent, white background
• Application form (KYC) — Available at distributor; downloadable from distributor websites
• Ration card — Useful but not mandatory
• Bank account-Aadhaar linkage — For subsidy DBT

• SECC 2011 inclusion proof — For Ujjwala Yojana eligibility (free connection for BPL women)
• Domicile / residence proof — For some states' top-up subsidies
• Surrender proof from old distributor — For inter-distributor / inter-city transfer
• NOC from previous connection holder — For takeover from family member
• Death certificate — For inheritance of connection from deceased relative
• Self-declaration of no other LPG connection — On Rs. 10 stamp paper

• Standard connection: Rs. 2,200-3,500 (varies by state) — includes regulator + cylinder + 1 fill + safety pipe.
• Ujjwala Yojana 2.0: FREE for BPL women + SECC 2011 included; no income proof needed for migrant / non-listed via self-declaration.
• Subsidy via DBT-PAHAL: subsidy goes directly to Aadhaar-linked bank; subsidy/cylinder Rs. 200-300 (varies).
• Annual cap: 12 subsidised cylinders per household per year.
• Mobile-Aadhaar linkage mandatory for cylinder booking via SMS/app.
• 1906 helpline is single LPG emergency number across all 3 PSU distributors.

Distributor (Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas) office. Online registration at mylpg.in / Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas websites.

→ Official source: https://www.mylpg.in/index.aspx

If new LPG connection is delayed > 30 days OR Ujjwala benefit denied, file RTI to MoPNG Petroleum Conservation Research Association under §6 for application status + reason for delay + DBT subsidy status.

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• Q: How much does new LPG cost? — Rs. 2,200-3,500 (varies by state). Ujjwala = FREE for BPL women.
• Q: Subsidy? — Rs. 200-300/cylinder via DBT-PAHAL. 12 subsidised cylinders/year.
• Q: Already have LPG, need second connection? — Generally not allowed — one subsidised connection per household. Commercial connection at market price possible.
• Q: Move to new city — what to do? — Surrender at old distributor (get NOC) + apply at new with NOC.
• Q: Cylinder not delivered after booking? — Call 1906 + complain to LPG Distributor Selection Committee + RTI to MoPNG.

1. Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
2. Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
3. Track status: see our status-check guides
4. If rejected for “documents inadequate”: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
5. For state-specific guidance: see state portals directory

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• Track status: How to check lpg subsidy status
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• Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
• Official portal: linked in “Where to apply” above
• RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.