March 7, 2002

'20'

Lok Sabha

REDUCTION IN DEPOSIT AMOUNT FOR LPG CONNECTIONS

    The Government has decided to reduce the rate of Security deposit from Rs. 900/- to Rs. 700/- per cylinder for the new domestic LPG connections with effect from 1st February, 2002. However, for the North-East Region, the security deposit would continue at the rate of Rs. 500/- per cylinder.

    This information was given by Shri Santosh Gangwar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.