Documents required for new LPG connection (Indane / Bharatgas / HP

Documents required for new LPG connection (Indane / Bharatgas / HP — RTI Wiki

Quick Reply: Documents for new LPG connection. Aadhaar + address + photo. Plus Ujjwala Yojana free-connection documents for BPL women.

Direct answer. New LPG connection from Indane (IOC) / Bharatgas (BPCL) / HP Gas (HPCL). Documents: Aadhaar + address proof + photo + bank for subsidy. Standard connection: Rs. 2,200-3,500 (regulator + cylinder + 1 fill). Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): FREE for BPL women — only needs SECC inclusion + Aadhaar. Apply at distributor.

Mandatory documents

  • 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

Optional / situational documents

  • 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

Specifications + key rules

  • 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.

Where to apply

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 you don't have all documents

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.

→ Use our 🪄 AI RTI Drafter to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.

Frequently asked questions

How much does new LPG cost?

Rs. 2,200-3,500 (varies by state). Ujjwala = FREE for BPL women.

Subsidy?

Rs. 200-300/cylinder via DBT-PAHAL. 12 subsidised cylinders/year.

Already have LPG, need second connection?

Generally not allowed — one subsidised connection per household. Commercial connection at market price possible.

Move to new city — what to do?

Surrender at old distributor (get NOC) + apply at new with NOC.

Cylinder not delivered after booking?

Call 1906 + complain to LPG Distributor Selection Committee + RTI to MoPNG.

Summary + next steps

  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

All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login)

Sources

  • 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.

📱Test our Android app — free beta!Join Beta GroupYou'll receive the install link by email after joining.

Reader signal

Was this article useful?

Tap once if it helped you. These counters show other citizens which pages are worth reading.

- views