One of the many reasons behind the popularity of LPG in the Indian market is that the gas connection is subsidised by the government, making it easy on the pocket for most citizens. However, to receive the benefits of LPG subsidy, it is imperative that one links his or her Aadhaar to LPG connection. To avail LPG subsidy, gas connection holders can link their Aadhaar number with their LPG connection. Now, an essential point to be noted is that before an individual can link their Aadhaar to the LPG gas connection, he or she needs to ensure that it is first linked with the holder’s bank account. It will be on this bank account that the subsidy is transferred to, under the direct benefit scheme.
There are many options by which an individual can link their Aadhaar number to LPG gas connection. To begin with, one can visit the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF), developed by the UIDAI, and follow the seeding procedure. Other options include calling the LPG gas company’s call centre or sending an SMS in a particular format to the number provided by LPG gas company or via the Interactive Voice Response System. If one wishes to link the two through the offline mode, then the individual needs to download the required form from the gas company’s official website, fill in the necessary details and submit the application by visiting the nearest distributor’s office or sending a post.
Direct Benefit Transfer scheme or DBT was introduced by the government on 1 January, 2013 in an attempt to improve the mechanism by which subsidies are transferred. The advantage of this program is that it transfers subsidies directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG consumer aims to improve the subsidy administration of LPG across the nation. Under this, an LPG-connection holder will get the cylinder at full market price (minus VAT) and the difference amount (between the full market price and subsidized price) will be transferred to the individual’s bank account.
To become eligible for this scheme, an individual has to first become a Cash Transfer Compliant (CTC) consumer. For doing so, the individual needs to make sure he or she has i) linked the Aadhaar number to LPG consumer number and ii) linked Aadhaar number to the bank account. Once these two steps are taken care of, the CTC consumer will receive the LPG subsidy directly to his or her bank account. LPG gas-connection holders can link their bank account with their Aadhaar through a number of means. This includes internet banking, phone banking, ATM, mobile banking app or visiting one of the branches.
Bharat Gas, HP Gas and Indane are among the leading LPG distributors in the country. The procedures to link Aadhaar with LPG gas connection from the three distributors are as follows:
Individuals can link their Aadhaar number with their Bharat Gas connection by following the steps mentioned on the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF)
Individuals who would like to link their Aadhaar number with their Bharat Gas connection via the offline mode can do so by handing over the filled-up form to the LPG distributor or by sending it through post. The following steps need to be followed:
Step 1- Download the BPCL Linking form or collect it from a distributor’s office.
Step 2 - Enter the relevant details, such as LPG consumer number and Aadhaar number.
Step 3 - Submit it at the distributor’s office or send it through post
Step 1 - Go to the official website of Bharat Gas
Step 2 - Search for the list containing all the IVRS numbers
Step 3 - Scroll down until you find the IVRS number of your state
Step 4 - Call on the IVRS number and follow the steps instructed
Individuals can link their Aadhaar number with their HP Gas connection by following the steps mentioned on the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF).
There are two options by which an individual can submit application to link Aadhaar number with HP Gas. They are:
Option 1 - Depositing Form 2 by hand with an HP Gas LPG distributor
Option 2 - Depositing Form 2 by post along with enclosures to the address mentioned in Form 2
Step 1 - Go to the official website of HP Gas
Step 2 - Look up for the list containing all the IVRS numbers
Step 3 - Scroll down until you find the IVRS number of your state
Step 4 - Call on the IVRS number and follow the steps instructed
Dial 1800-2333-555 and get your Aadhaar number registered
Individuals can link their Aadhaar number with their Indane gas connection by following the steps mentioned on the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF).
Individuals with Aadhaar numbers can handover a photocopy of the Aadhaar card at any of the distributors’ office or to delivery boy, mentioning the Consumer Number, Distributor Name, mobile number etc. along with copy of Blue Book/DGCC or the latest cash memo.
Step 1 - Visit to the official website of Indane
Step 2 - Go to the Aadhaar seeding page and click on IVRS
Step 3 - Select the state and district to get the IVRS number
Step 4 - Call on the IVRS number and follow the steps instructed
Step 1 - Visit to the official website of Indane
Step 2 - Go to the Aadhaar seeding page and click on SMS
Step 3 - Select the state and district to get the SMS number
Step 4 - From the registered number send UID Aadhaar number (eg. UID 121212121212) to SMS number.
Dial 18002333555 to get in touch with the call center.
The PAHAL scheme covers 291 districts. As per the scheme, an individual is required to link his or her Aadhaar number with the LPG connection for availing subsidy. The scheme, which was launched on 1 June 2013, was modified and re-launched in 54 districts on 15 November 2014.
Under this scheme, an individual is given a subsidy, which is directly transferred to the user’s bank account. While there is the option of linking or not linking Aadhaar with bank account, it is generally recommended to link the two since it enables direct transfer of funds. Now, the first option to receive the subsidy is by linking with Aadhaar. Here, the bank account and LPG connection have to be linked to Aadhaar and the subsidy gets transferred directly to the bank account. In the second option, if an LPG consumer is without an Aadhaar number, then the individual will not be denied LPG subsidy for not having an Aadhaar number. Instead, the individual can provide bank account-related information to the LPG distributor for capture in LPG database or present the bank with the 17-digit LPG consumer information .
To avail LPG subsidy, a user has to provide declaration of income. According to the government directive, LPG subsidy shall not be made available to LPG consumers if the taxable income of the individual or his or her spouse is higher than Rs. 10,00,000 during the previous financial year, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Another important point that needs to be noted is that the LPG connection should be in the name of the individual who is availing the subsidy. Also, the person who has the LPG connection needs to have a bank account which is in his or her name. If there isn’t one, then it is important to open a bank account right away.
How to link Aadhaar card with LPG online?
To link Aadhaar number with LPG gas connection online, go to the website of UIDAI-developed Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF) and follow the instructions.
How to link Aadhaar card with LPG distributor?
There are a number of ways by which individual can link their Aadhaar number to LPG gas connection. To start with, one can visit the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF) and follow the seeding procedure. Other options include sending an SMS in a particular format to the number provided by LPG gas company or calling up the LPG gas company’s call centre or via the Interactive Voice Response System. If one wants to link the two through the offline mode, then the individual needs to download the required form from the gas company’s official website, fill in the necessary details and submit the application by going to the nearest distributor or sending a post.
How to link Aadhaar card to Indane LPG connection online?
To link Aadhaar number with Indane gas connection, go to the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF) and follow the instructions mentioned there.
How to link Aadhaar to Bharat Gas LPG connection online?
To link Aadhaar number with Bharat Gas connection, visit the website of Remote Aadhaar Seeding Framework (RASF) and follow the instructions mentioned there.
How to link Aadhaar with bank account for LPG subsidy online?
LPG gas-connection holders can link their bank accounts to their Aadhaar through various means. This include internet banking, phone banking, mobile banking app, ATM or visiting one of the branches.
How to check LPG gas subsidy status?
Customers who wish to check the status of LPG gas subsidy need to log in to the website of the respective distributor and check for cash transfer details.
