Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Punjab Minister Finds Weighing Scale Discrepancies at Gas Agencies
A Punjab minister checked gas companies to make sure they were treating customers fairly.
He found that some gas companies weren't using their scales correctly.
The minister said this was wrong and that he wouldn't allow it.
He told officials to punish the companies breaking the rules.
He also suggested that customers should check the weight of their gas cylinders when they get them.
Punjab Minister conducted raids at gas agencies.
Discrepancies were found in weighing scales during the raids.
Minister warned against harassment and financial exploitation of consumers.
The minister directed officials to take action against rule-violating agencies.
Consumers were advised to weigh cylinders at the time of delivery.
- Who
- Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak conducted the raids.
- What
- Minister found discrepancies in gas agencies' weighing scales.
- When
- The raids were conducted on Wednesday, August 6th.
- Where
- The raids took place at gas agencies' godowns in Sirhind, Punjab.
- Why
- To prevent the exploitation of LPG gas consumers.
Consumers
Gas Agencies
Gas Agency Malpractices
Consumers
Consumers were being exploited by malpractices.
Gas Agencies
Gas agencies' owners were bypassing the rules.
- Minister
- Lal Chand Kataruchak
- Ministry
- Punjab Food and Civil Supplies
- Location of Raids
- Sirhind
- Findings
- Discrepancies in weighing scales
- Action
- Proceedings against violating agencies