This story is from August 14, 2015

FDO acts against illegal use of LPG cylinders in Pune

The Foodgrain distribution office of Pune (FDO), which monitors supply of foodgrains, kerosene and LPG cylinders to fair price ration shops and gas distributors, has planned to intensify action against illegal stocking, refilling and supply of domestic LPG cylinders.
FDO acts against illegal use of LPG cylinders in Pune
PUNE: The Foodgrain distribution office of Pune (FDO), which monitors supply of foodgrains, kerosene and LPG cylinders to fair price ration shops and gas distributors, has planned to intensify action against illegal stocking, refilling and supply of domestic LPG cylinders.
In recent checks FDO authorities seized over 200 cylinders being stocked illegally at an unauthorized shed. Authorities have registered a complaint with the local police and were in process of cancelling license of the gas agency concerned.
Authorities have said that checks will continue and have warned gas distributors not to indulge in illegal use of cylinders.

A senior official in FDO said, "We have already told gas distributors to maintain record of every cylinder they receive from fuel companies. Our officials are conducting random checks. The agencies should be able to furnish details during the checks. Failure to furnish details or those found with unaccounted for cylinders could face strong action", an official said.
Meanwhile, the office has also warned distributors not to stock cylinders in residential societies and private places in illegal manner. Official said that they have received complaints from citizens about stocking of gas cylinders in private areas. As per rules, stocking of cylinders is allowed only at the authorized sheds/godowns having necessary safety measures and security arrangements.
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Sarang Dastane

Sarang Dastane is a senior correspondent at The Times of India, Pune. He covers government offices, the railways, the Regional Transport Office, the district collectorate and state transport. His hobbies include trekking and outdoor activities, and he’s a social worker too.

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