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

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

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 +====== Documents required for new LPG connection (Indane / Bharatgas / HP ======
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 +<WRAP info>**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.</WRAP>
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 +===== 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|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 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +  * **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%%.
 +
 +===== Summary + next steps =====
 +
 +  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
 +  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
 +  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
 +  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
 +  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
 +
 +===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
 +
 +  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
 +  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
 +  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
 +  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
 +  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:lpg-subsidy-status|How to check lpg subsidy status]]
 +  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-pds-grievance|Full RTI guide]]
 +  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
 +  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
 +
 +===== 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.//
 +
 +{{tag>lpg connection new documents-checklist citizen-help}}