Signed Up for Piped Gas at Home? The Clock Is Now Ticking on Your LPG Cylinder, and Here Is How to Get Your Deposit Back Once your PNG connection goes live, you must surrender your old Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas connection within 30 days. Doing so returns your security deposit, and a transfer voucher keeps the door open to restore LPG if you move to a non-PNG area. If a piped natural gas (PNG) line has recently gone live in your home, a countdown has quietly begun on the LPG cylinder in your kitchen. Under a rule that took effect in late May, any household that switches to piped gas must now close its existing Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas connection within 30 days of the new PNG connection being activated. The requirement stems from a change the government made to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026. Instead of letting families keep a spare cylinder connection sitting idle after moving to piped gas, the amended order makes handing back the LPG link compulsory once PNG is available at the address. What if you shift to a place with no piped gas? There is no need to worry on this count. If you move to a location that still lacks pipeline infrastructure, you can get an LPG connection back. Because customers are being asked to give up LPG within 30 days of receiving PNG, the government has paired the rule with a way to restore the connection later. The process asks customers to obtain a transfer voucher. That voucher is what comes into play in the future, allowing you to reinstate an LPG connection when you relocate to an area that piped gas has not yet reached. Why the government wants kitchens on piped gas This push is not coming from a single gas company alone. The Oil Ministry has been stressing the shift to PNG as well, arguing that its uninterrupted supply, greater convenience and eco-friendly nature are helping build smarter kitchens and a better quality of life for citizens. In its appeal to the public, the ministry said, "Switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for smarter and greener living." A 'red card' for the cylinder, MGL's pitch Mahanagar Gas framed the same message in the spirit of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Writing on the social media platform X, the company said, "It's a Red Card for LPG cylinders!" Its argument is that when it comes to convenience, safety and smarter living, the time has come to change the game and move from the traditional cylinder to MGL PNG. According to the company, switching to PNG brings customers a set of clear advantages • Continuous, uninterrupted gas supply • No cylinder bookings or replacements to chase • Safer, cleaner and more convenient cooking • Smart, hassle-free living Alongside the pitch, Mahanagar Gas also urged customers to stay alert against fraud. It advised people never to share their OTPs, never to click on fake payment links and never to download unknown APK files. Such steps, the company cautioned, can put your safety at risk, so any genuine communication should be handled only through MGL's official channels. The money you get back when you surrender Handing back an old LPG connection carries several financial upsides. First, the security deposit you paid when you took the connection is refunded to you, an amount that varies depending on whether the cylinder came from HPCL, Indian Oil or BPCL. On top of that, the space taken up by unused cylinders is freed, and there is no longer any risk of deterioration charges being levied on cylinders that are not returned. The safety case for handing back an idle connection Beyond the money, safety is a big reason to act. Keeping unused LPG cylinders at home leaves a standing fire hazard, and surrendering them removes that danger. It also lowers the risk of gas leakage and LPG-related accidents, and it shuts off the chance of an inactive connection being misused. How to surrender your LPG connection, step by step • Get in touch with your local LPG distributor. • Submit a voluntary surrender request along with your LPG connection details. • Return any cylinders and the regulator in your possession and terminate the connection. Alternatively, you can place the connection in safe custody. • Collect your security deposit refund as part of the surrender process. This refund applies in the safe custody route too. Is there enough LPG to go around? Amid these changes, questions about supply have been addressed by Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. She said the government is ensuring 100 percent supply of LPG for domestic households across the country, and that no dry-outs have been reported at any LPG distributor. She noted that more than 10 lakh commercial LPG cylinders have been sold since the 23rd of March. The government has also widened the reach of PNG, with over 4 lakh new customers registered. Sharma added that crude inventories in the country are adequate and that refineries are running at optimum capacity. What this means for you • Across India: Households where PNG is now active must surrender their Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas connection within 30 days, and will get their original security deposit refunded in return. • In Mumbai: Customers in Mahanagar Gas's coverage area lose the hassle of cylinder bookings and refills once they switch to PNG, but should stay wary of OTP and fake payment link scams. Questions & Answers 1. How soon must I surrender LPG after getting a PNG connection? You must surrender your Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas connection within 30 days of the new PNG connection being activated. 2. When did this rule come into force? The 30-day rule took effect in late May after the government revised the LPG Amendment Order, 2026. 3. Can I get an LPG connection back after switching to PNG? Yes. If you move to an area without PNG, a transfer voucher lets you restore your LPG connection. 4. What is the financial benefit of surrendering? You get back the security deposit paid when taking the connection, an amount that varies across HPCL, Indian Oil and BPCL. 5. How do I surrender my LPG connection? Contact your local LPG distributor, submit a voluntary surrender request, return the cylinder and regulator or opt for safe custody, and collect your deposit refund. 6. Is there a shortage of LPG in the country? Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said domestic supply is being ensured at 100 percent, with no dry-outs reported at any LPG distributor. 7. How many commercial cylinders were sold after 23 March? More than 10 lakh commercial LPG cylinders have been sold since 23 March, and over 4 lakh new PNG customers have registered. https://trendkia.com/en/money/png-kanekshana-liya-to-30-dina-men-chhorana-hoga-lpg-silendara-janie-sarendara-ka-pura-tarika-aura-kaise-lautegi-sikyoriti-dipojit-8532 TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.