Government’s big decision on kitchen cylinder
The rules for subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders are now being implemented very strictly. The doors of subsidy are now going to be closed for families whose annual taxable income is more than Rs 10 lakh. Petroleum companies have started alerting such customers by sending SMS. This step of the government has been taken solely to ensure that the government relief money reaches only those needy who actually deserve it. This entire process has been expedited for proper distribution of resources and to make the system transparent.
Identification from income tax data
According to a news from Moneycontrol, the government has prepared a strong digital verification system to identify ineligible people. Now the database of gas connections is being directly linked with PAN card and income tax return records. Along with this, data related to other identity cards of the family is also being matched. Recently, a screenshot of a message from Indian Oil was shared by a CA on social media, which has confirmed the official start of this strict process.
It has been clarified in this message that if the total taxable income of the consumer or any member of his family exceeds the prescribed limit, then he will have to update his status within seven days. This simply means that now not only the income of the connection holder, but the total income of the entire family is on the radar of investigation.
Strictness on limit of Rs 10 lakh
This rule is not a sudden change. The government had already made it clear under its ‘PAHAL’ scheme that families with annual income of more than Rs 10 lakh do not come under the purview of LPG subsidy. Even before this, through the ‘Give It Up’ campaign, an appeal was made to financially capable people to voluntarily give up subsidy. Now this rule is being implemented strictly.
The main focus of this step is to manage government expenditure in a better way. Subsidy is being stopped from those people who were taking financial benefit from it despite being outside the scope of rules. The remaining funds from this digital data matching can be used for more needy families.
Do this work immediately after receiving the message
If any notice or message has come on your registered mobile number to stop subsidy or update income details, then do not ignore it at all. You should immediately check your KYC documents and income related records. You will have to update this information by contacting your LPG distributor or by visiting the official portal of the concerned oil marketing company.
If correct information is not given within the stipulated time limit, the subsidy amount coming into your bank account will be stopped. However, it is a matter of relief that this will not affect the supply of your cylinder, you will be able to continue purchasing your domestic gas cylinder regularly by paying the market price.
