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      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Restrictions on transport of certain sugar.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Control of sale price.
      • 4. Fixation of sale price.
      • 4A. Fixation of retention price of aluminium.
      • 4B. Fair pricing of aluminium.
      • 4BB. Utilisation of the amount collected for research and development.
      • 4BC. Utilisation of amount collected for modernisation and development.
      • 4C. Power to issue directions to supply a part of aluminium.
      • 5. Power to regulate sale of aluminium.
      • 5A. Power to regulate production, supply and distribution of aluminium.
      • 5B.
      • 6. Price list to be displayed at the place of business.
      • 7. Producer, manufacturer or dealer not to withhold sale.
      • 8. Power to give directions and call for information.
      • 9. Powers of examination, entry, search and seizures.
      • 10. Compliance of orders.
      • 11. Power to debar any person from receiving aluminium.
      • 12. Appeal.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Control of production.
      • 3A. Control on stocks.
      • 3B.
      • 4. Fixation of prices, specification of packing and marking.
      • 5. Cash memorandum to be given for sales.
      • 6. Power to require sale, etc.
      • 7. Refusal to sell.
      • 8. Accounts and returns.
      • 9. Provisions to apply to art silk cloth.
      • 9A.
      • 10. Power to entry, search, etc.
      • 11. Appeal.
      • 12. Delegation of powers.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restrictions on marketing and use of aviation turbine fuel.
      • 4. Application for Issue of authorisation by the Central Government to market Aviation Turbine Fuel.
      • 5. Application fee.
      • 6. Authorisation to market Aviation Turbine Fuel.
      • 7. Validity of authorisation to market Aviation Turbine Fuel and application for renewal.
      • 8. Power of search and seizure.
      • 9. Sampling of Aviation Turbine Fuel.
      • 10. Power of Central Government to issue directions.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition to manufacture, sale and store of cement which is not of the prescribed standard.
      • 4. Certification of Manufacturers.
      • 5. Prohibition of storage, sale and distribution.
      • 6. Power to call for information.
      • 7. Testing of Samples.
      • 8. Delegation of powers.
      • 9. Power to issue direction to manufacturer and dealer.
      • 10. Compliance of direction.
      • 11. Obligation to furnish information.
      • 12. Penalty for contravention.
      • 13. Appeal.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Prohibition regarding production of certain varieties of cement.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restrictions on acquisition or sale of cinema carbons.
      • 4. Power to fix prices.
      • 5. Power of entry and inspection.
      • 1.
      • 2. Definition.
      • 3.
      • 4.
      • 5.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Establishment of the Advisory Board.
      • 4. Appointment of Licensing Officer and Inspector.
      • 5. Licences for retting.
      • 6. Licence for the manufacture of fibre.
      • 7. Sale of raw and retted husks.
      • 8. Movement permit.
      • 9. Cancellation of licence or permission.
      • 10. Power to fix prices.
      • 11. Power to issue directions.
      • 12. Project area.
      • 13. Maintenance of records.
      • 14. Owner, etc. to give notice of retting operations.
      • 15. Appeal.
      • 16. Powers of entry and inspection.
      • 17. Penalty.
      • 18. Power of Central Government to issue directions.
      • 19. Repeal and saving.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition of construction of new cold storage or expansion of existing cold storage without prior permission.
      • 3A. Application for permission to construct or expand a cold storage.
      • 4. Factors to be considered in granting or refusing permission for construction of proposed cold storage.
      • 4A. Grant of permission.
      • 5. Prohibition of operation of a cold storage or expanded cold storage without license.
      • 5A. Application for licence to operate a cold storage or expanded cold storage.
      • 6. Factors to be considered in granting or refusing a licence for operation of the proposed cold storage.
      • 6A. Grant of licence.
      • 7. Licence fee shall be as follows.
      • 8. Relaxation of conditions of licence.
      • 9. Cancellation of licence.
      • 10. Licensee not entitled to compensation or refund of licence fee.
      • 11. Period of validity of licence.
      • 12. Renewal of licence.
      • 13. Issue of duplicate licence.
      • 14. Regulation and transfer of licence.
      • 15. Contract of agreement with hirer.
      • 16. Overloading.
      • 17. Provisions regarding storage of food-stuffs.
      • 18. Cold storage receipts.
      • 19. Power to requisition the storage.
      • 20. Fixation of charges for storage.
      • 21. Inspection facilities, etc.
      • 22. Maintenance of records and submission of returns.
      • 23. Power to call for information, etc.
      • 24. Appeal.
      • 25. Delegation.
      • 26. Repeal and Saving.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Categorisation of coal.
      • 4. Procedure for categorisation of coal.
      • 5. Submission of returns and information to Coal Controller.
      • 6. Directions to regulate the disposal of coal stocks.
      • 7. Power of the Coal Controller for quality surveillance.
      • 8. Power to prohibit or limit the mining or production of coal.
      • 9. Requirement of prior permission to open a coal mine, seam or section of a seam.
      • 10. Notice of suspension or closure.
      • 11. Power to restrict sub-division of a coal mine.
      • 12. Power to inspect collieries.
      • 13. Delegation of powers to Coal Controller.
      • 14. Power to exempt.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Repeal and saving.
      • 3. Definitions.
      • 4. Control on stocks.
      • 5. Packing.
      • 6. Power to call for information and power to inspect, search and seize.
      • 7. Delegation of powers.
      • 8. Appeal.
      • 1. Short title and extents.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Powers of Controller.
      • 4. Functions of Controller.
      • 5. Power to fix Maximum Sale Price.
      • 6. Power to review.
      • 7. Penalty.
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      • 12A.
      • 12B.
      • 12C.
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      • 12E.
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      • 36. Appeal.
      • 37.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Directions to manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients or bulk drugs or formulations.
      • 4. Calculation of ceiling price of a scheduled formulation.
      • 5. Calculation of retail price of a new drug for existing manufacturers of scheduled formulations.
      • 6. Ceiling price of a scheduled formulation in case of no reduction in price due to absence of competition.
      • 7. Margin to retailer.
      • 8. Maximum retail price.
      • 9. Reference data and source of market based data.
      • 10. Pricing of the formulations covered under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995.
      • 11. Ceiling price or retail price of a pack.
      • 12. Price of formulations (branded or generic version) listed in the National List of Essential Medicines, launched by a manufacturer.
      • 13. Price of scheduled formulations for the existing manufacturers.
      • 14. Fixation of ceiling price of scheduled formulations.
      • 15. Fixation of retail price of a new drug for existing manufacturers of scheduled formulations.
      • 16. Revision of ceiling price of scheduled formulations.
      • 17. Amendment of the list of scheduled formulation.
      • 18. Revision of ceiling price on the basis of moving annual turnover (MAT).
      • 19. Fixation of ceiling price of a drug under certain circumstances.
      • 20. Monitoring the prices of nonscheduled formulations.
      • 21. Monitoring the availability of scheduled formulations.
      • 22. Recovery of dues accrued under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1979 and to deposit the same into the Drugs Prices Equalisation Account.
      • 23. Recovery of overcharged amount under Drugs Prices Control Orders 1987 and 1995.
      • 24. Carrying into effect the price fixed or revised by the Government, its display and proof thereof.
      • 25. Display of prices of nonscheduled formulations and price list thereof.
      • 26. Control of sale prices of formulations.
      • 27. Sale of split quantities of formulations.
      • 28. Manufacturer, distributor or dealer not to refuse sale of drug.
      • 29. Maintenance of records and production thereof for inspection.
      • 30. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 31. Power to review.
      • 32. Nonapplication of the provisions of this order in certain cases.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, etc. of certain varieties of dry batteries for flash lights.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, etc. of certain varieties of dry batteries for transistor radio receiver.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition as to sale, etc.
      • 4. Registration.
      • 5. Requirements to be complied with by the registered packer.
      • 6. Period of validity of certificate of registration.
      • 7. Renewal of certificate of registration.
      • 8. Appointment of Inspecting Officers.
      • 9. Power to carry out inspection, entry and sampling.
      • 10. Laboratory for analysis.
      • 11. Power to prescribe monthly returns.
      • 12. Suspension of Certificate of registration.
      • 13. Appeal.
      • 14. Power to review.
      • 15. Power to issue directions.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, etc. of certain varieties of electrical appliances.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, sale, etc. of electrical appliances specified, in column (2) of the Schedule.
      • 4. Certification of manufacturers.
      • 5. Prohibition of storage, sale and distribution.
      • 6. Power to call for information, etc.
      • 7. Testing of samples.
      • 8. Delegation of power.
      • 9. Power to issue direction to manufacturers and dealer.
      • 10. Compliance of direction.
      • 11. Obligation to furnish information.
      • 12. Penalty.
      • 13. Appeal.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, sale, etc. of electrical wires, cables, appliances and accessories.
      • 4. Certification of manufacturers.
      • 5. Prohibition of storage, sale and distribution.
      • 6. Power to call for information, etc.
      • 7. Testing of samples.
      • 8. Power to issue directions to manufacturers and dealers.
      • 9. Compliance of direction.
      • 10. Obligation to furnish information.
      • 11. Penalty.
      • 12. Appeal.
      • 1. Short title and extent.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 2A. Essential commodities declaration, etc.
      • 3. Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities.
      • 4. Imposition of duties on State Governments, etc .
      • 5. Delegation of powers.
      • 6. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments.
      • 6A. Confiscation of essential commodity.
      • 6B. Issue of show cause notice before confiscation of essential commodity.
      • 6C. Appeal.
      • 6D. Award of confiscation not to interfere with other punishments.
      • 6E. Bar of jurisdiction in certain cases.
      • 7. Penalties.
      • 7A. Power of Central Government to recover certain amounts as arrears of land revenue.
      • 8. Attempts and abetment.
      • 9. False statement.
      • 10. Offences by companies.
      • 10A. Offences to be cognizable.
      • 10B. Power of Court to publish name, place of business, etc., of companies convicted under the Act.
      • 10C. Presumption of culpable mental state.
      • 11. Cognizance of offences.
      • 12. Special provision regarding fine.
      • 12A. Power to try summarily.
      • 12B. Grant of injunction, etc., by Civil Courts.
      • 13. Presumption as to orders.
      • 14. Burden of proof in certain cases.
      • 15. Protection of action taken under Act.
      • 16. Repeals and savings.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Fixation of prices of fertilizers.
      • 4. Display of stock position and price list of fertilizers.
      • 5. Issue of cash/credit memorandum.
      • 6. Allocation of fertilizers to various States.
      • 7. Registration of Industrial dealers and authorisation of other dealers.
      • 8. Application for intimation or registration.
      • 9. Grant or refusal of certificate of registration.
      • 10. Period of validity of certificate of registration.
      • 11. Renewal of certificate of registration.
      • 12. Restriction on preparation of mixtures of fertilizers.
      • 13. Standards of mixtures of Fertilizers.
      • 14. Application for certificate of manufacture of mixtures of fertilizers.
      • 15. Grant or refusal of certificate of manufacture for preparation of mixtures of fertilizers.
      • 16. Conditions for grant of certificate of manufacture in respect of special mixture of fertilizers and period of validity of such certificate.
      • 17. Period of validity of certificate of manufacture for preparation of mixtures of fertilizers.
      • 18. Renewal of certificate of manufacture for preparation of mixtures of fertilizers.
      • 19. Restriction on manufacture, sale and distribution of fertilizers.
      • 19A.
      • 20. Specifications in respect of imported fertilizers.
      • 20A. Specification in respect of provisional fertilizer.
      • 20B. Specification in respect of Customised Fertiliser.
      • 20C. Specifications in respect of biostimulants.
      • 21. Manufacturers/pool handling agencies to comply with certain requirements in regard to packing and making, etc.
      • 21A. Manufacturers to comply with certain requirements for laboratory facilities.
      • 22. Bulk sale of fertilizers.
      • 23. Disposal of nonstandard fertilizers.
      • 23A. Reprocessing of fertiliser damaged during storage.
      • 23B. Disposal of Damaged and Expired stock of Biofertilisers/Organic fertilizers.
      • 24. Manufacturers/pool handling agencies to appoint officers responsible with compliance of the order.
      • 25. Restriction on sale/use of fertilizers.
      • 26. Appointment of registering authority.
      • 26A. Notified Authority.
      • 27. Appointment of inspectors.
      • 27A. Qualifications for appointment of fertilizer inspectors.
      • 27B. Qualifications for appointment of fertiliser Inspectors for Biofertiliser and Organic Fertiliser.
      • 28. Powers of Inspectors.
      • 29. Laboratory for analysis.
      • 29A. Qualifications for appointment of fertilizer analyst in the fertilizer quality control laboratories.
      • 29AA. Regular training of Fertiliser Analysts.
      • 29AB.
      • 29B. Laboratories for referee analysis.
      • 29C. Laboratories for referee analysis of Biofertiliser.
      • 29D. Laboratories for referee analysis of Organic fertiliser.
      • 30. Time limit for analysis and communication of result.
      • 31. Suspension/Cancellation of registration certificate.
      • 32. Appeal.
      • 32A. Appeal at the State Government level.
      • 33. Grant of duplicate copies of authorization letter or Certificate of manufacture certificate of registrations, etc.
      • 34. Amendment of authorisation letter, certificate of manufacture and certificate of Registration.
      • 35. Maintenance of records and submission of returns, etc.
      • 36. Fees.
      • 37. Service of orders and directions.
      • 38. Advisory Committee.
      • 38A. Central Biostimulant Committee.
      • 39. Repeal and saving.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition of export of fertilisers.
      • 4. Powers of entry, search, seizure, etc.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Prohibition regarding manufacture, sale etc. of general service electric lamps specified in paragraph 2 (f).
      • 4. Certification of manufacturers.
      • 5. Prohibition of storage, sale and distribution.
      • 6. Power to call for information, etc.
      • 7. Testing of samples.
      • 8. Delegation of powers.
      • 9. Power to issue direction to manufactures and dealers.
      • 10. Compliance of direction.
      • 11. Obligation to furnish information.
      • 12. Penalty.
      • 13. Appeal.
      • 14. Repeal and Saving.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restriction on use of High Speed Diesel Oil.
      • 4. Powers of entry, search and seizure.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Manufacturer and dealer to display stock and price list of insecticides.
      • 4. Manufacturers and dealers to give memorandum to purchasers.
      • 5. Manufacturers to comply with certain requirements in regard to packing, etc.
      • 6. Maintenance of records and submission of returns, etc.
      • 7. Service of orders and direction.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restriction on use of kerosene supplied under public distribution system.
      • 4. Procurement, storage and sale of kerosene under the public distribution system.
      • 5. Display of stock and price by dealers appointed under distribution system.
      • 6. Maintenance of Registers, Accounts Books and submission of returns by a dealer under the public distribution system.
      • 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketer.
      • 7A. Assessment and Certification/Rating of parallel marketers.
      • 8. Kerosene under public distribution system to be made distinguishable.
      • 9. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 10. Overriding effect of the Order.
      • 11. Power to exempt.
      • 12. Repeal and Saving.
      • 1. Short title extent and commencement.
      • 2. Powers to issue directions to supply levy sugar.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Fixation of maximum selling price of Light Diesel Oil.
      • 4. Light Diesel Oil stock to be displayed.
      • 5. Prohibition against withholding Light Diesel Oil form Sale.
      • 6. Inspection and maintenance of books of account, documents and records.
      • 7. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 8. Provisions of the Order to prevail over previous Order of State Government.
      • 1. Short title and Commencement.
      • 2. Definitions
      • 3. Restriction on unauthorised possession, supply and consumption of liquefied petroleum gas
      • 4. Restriction on storage and transport of liquefied petroleum gas
      • 5. Restriction on sale or distribution of liquefied petroleum gas below or in excess of the standard weight.
      • 6. Prohibition on carrying unauthorised business of selling LPG
      • 7. Possession , supply or sale of liquefied petroleum gas equipments.
      • 8. Display of stock and price of liquefied petroleum gas.
      • 9. Procurement storage and sale of liquefied petroleum gas by a distributor.
      • 10. Maintenance of register, account books by a distributor
      • 11. Assessment and Certificate Rating of parallel marketeers.
      • 12. Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeer
      • 13. Power of entry , search and seizure
      • 14. Overriding effect of the Order.
      • 15. Power to exempt.
      • 16. Repeal and savings
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restriction on possession, supply and consumption of liquefied petroleum gas.
      • 4. Restriction on storage and transport of liquefied petroleum gas.
      • 5. Restriction on sale or distribution of liquefied petroleum gas below the standard weight.
      • 6. Possession, supply or sale of liquefied petroleum gas equipments.
      • 7. Display of stock and price of liquefied petroleum gas under public distribution system.
      • 8. Procurement, storage and sale of liquefied petroleum gas by the distributor under the public distribution system.
      • 9. Maintenance of register, account books and submission of returns by a distributor appointed under public distribution system.
      • 10. Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeer.
      • 10A. Assessment and Certification/Rating of parallel marketers.
      • 11. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 12. Overriding effect of the Order.
      • 13. Power to exempt.
      • 14. Repeal and Saving.
      • 1. Short title and commencement
      • 2. Definitions
      • 3. Restriction on unauthorized acquisition or sale of auto LPG
      • 4. Display of stock and price of auto LPG
      • 5. Procurement, storage and sale of auto LPG by the auto LPG dispensing station dealer
      • 6. Assessment and certification rating of parallel marketeers
      • 7. Maintenance of registers, account books and submission of return by the dealer
      • 8. Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeers
      • 9. Power of entry, search and seizure
      • 10. Overriding effect of the Order
      • 11. Power to exempt
      • 12. Repeal and savings
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Milk and Milk Product Advisory Board.
      • 4. Functions of the Board.
      • 5. Registration.
      • 6. Registration and its renewal.
      • 7. Modification, addition or alteration in equipment or premises.
      • 8. Fee for registration and renewal.
      • 9. Transfer of registration.
      • 10. Production or handling of milk or milk product.
      • 11. Collection of milk.
      • 12. Appointment and functions of Collector.
      • 13. Appointment and functions of registering authority.
      • 14. Quarterly returns and additional information.
      • 15. Power to enter, inspect and seize.
      • 16. Suspension or cancellation of registration.
      • 17. Maintenance of records.
      • 18. Appeal to Controller.
      • 19. Powers of Central Government to issue directions.
      • 20. Temporary registration on production of milk product.
      • 21. Levy on skimmed milk powder and milk fat.
      • 22. Appeal to the Central Government.
      • 23. Procedure for drawing samples, conducting analysis, and issue of prohibition order.
      • 24. Publication of list of holders of registration certificates.
      • 25. Sanitary requirements for milk and milk products.
      • 26. Certification, packing, marking and labelling.
      • 27. Compliance with directions and orders.
      • 28. Prosecution.
      • 29. Previous sanction for prosecution.
      • 30. Penalty.
      • 31. Transitional and other provisions.
      • 32. Repeal and savings.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Product supply and transportation.
      • 3A. Special provision for doortodoor delivery of high speed diesel.
      • 4. Restriction on marketing of motor spirit and high speed diesel.
      • 5. Grant of authorization to market motor spirit and high speed diesel.
      • 6. Supply of motor spirit and highspeed diesel blended with ethanol and biodiesel.
      • 6A.
      • 6B. Limited purpose of direct sale of bioethanol (E100) for use as standalone fuel or blending with motor spirit, for compatible automobiles.
      • 7. Power of search and seizure.
      • 8. Sampling of Product and Testing.
      • 9. Power of Central Government to issue directions.
      • 10. Overriding effect.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Product supply and transportation.
      • 4.
      • 5.
      • 6.
      • 7. Power of search and seizure.
      • 8. Sampling of Product.
      • 9. Power of Central Government to issue Directions.
      • 10. Provision of the Order to prevail over previous orders of State Government etc.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restriction on sale and use of Naphtha.
      • 4. Power of search and Seizure.
      • 5. Sampling of Product.
      • 6. Power of Central Government to issue directions.
      • 7. Provision of the order to prevail over previous orders of State Government, etc.
      • 1.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3.
      • 4.
      • 5. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Maintenance of production of petroleum products.
      • 4. Maintenance of stocks of petroleum products.
      • 5. Regulation of supply and distribution of petroleum products.
      • 6. Regulation of retail supply of petroleum products.
      • 7. Take over of retail outlets and other business premises of dealers.
      • 8. Collection of information.
      • 9. Power of entry, search and seizure.
      • 10. Repeal and Saving.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Application.
      • 4. Determination of petroleum and petroleum products pipeline transportation tariff.
      • 5. Procedure for determination of petroleum and petroleum products pipeline transportation tariff.
      • 6. Miscellaneous.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definition.
      • 3.
      • 4.
      • 1. Short title extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Identification of families living below the poverty line.
      • 4. Ration Cards.
      • 5. Scale of issue and issue price.
      • 6. Distribution.
      • 7. Licensing.
      • 8. Monitoring.
      • 9. Penalty.
      • 10. Power of search and seizure.
      • 11. Appeal.
      • 12. Protection of action taken under Order.
      • 13. Power of Central Government to give directions.
      • 14. Provisions of the Order to prevail over previous Orders of State Governments.
      • 1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3.
      • 4.
      • 5.
      • 6.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Removal of licensing requirements, stock limits and movement restrictions on certain foodstuffs.
      • 4. Effect of this order in certain cases.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement
      • 2. Definitions
      • 3. Restriction on sale and use of Solvents, Raffinates and Slops and other products
      • 4. Power of search and Seizure.
      • 5. Sampling of Product.
      • 6. Power of Central and the State Government to issue directions.
      • 7. Provision of the order to prevail over previous orders of State Government
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Delegation of powers of inspection, entry, search and sampling.
      • 3. Authorization of laboratories for analysis of samples drawn.
      • 4. Repeal and saving.
      • 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Restrictions on export of rice from specified area.
      • 3A. Restriction on transport of rice to, from or within the border area.
      • 4. Exemptions.
      • 5. Powers of entry, search, seizure, etc.
      • 5A. Establishment of check-post or barrier and inspection of rice while in transit.
      • 6. Effect of Order.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
      • 2. Definitions.
      • 3. Information to be furnished by producer.
      • 4. Acquisition.
      • 5. Certain factors to be taken into consideration while issuing permits.
      • 6. Obligation of producers to sell.
      • 7. Restriction on use of staple fibre acquired.
      • 8. Maintenance of accounts.
      • 9.
      • 10.
      • 1. Short title and commencement.
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The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1993

Published vide Notification G.S.R. 529 (E), dated 3rd August, 1993, published in Gazette of India, (Extraordinary), Part 2, dated 3rd August, 1993, section 3 (1), page 7

Last Updated 26th July, 2019 [act3444]

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the following Order, namely:

1. Short title and commencement. - (1) This Order may be called the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1993.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

2. Definitions. - In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Chief Controller of Explosives" shall have the same meaning assigned to it as in the [Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884)];

[(b) "Consumer" means a person, firm, company, institution, association of persons, cooperative society or organisation, who has been granted liquefied petroleum gas connection or supply, either in bulk or in cylinder, by a distributor or a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketeer];

(c) " cylinder" means a metal container utilised for storing liquefied petroleum gas;

(d) "delivery person" means a person employed by a distributor or a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketer, whether for wages or otherwise, to deliver liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders to consumers;

(e) "distributor" means a person, firm, association of persons, company, institution, organisation or a Co-operative Society approved by Government Oil Company or parallel marketeer and engaged in the business of purchase, sale, or storage for sale of liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders to consumers on the basis of an agreement or otherwise with a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketeer, as the case may be;

(f) "gas cylinder valve" means a valve which is fitted to a cylinder;

(g) "Indian Standard" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (g) of Section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986);

(h) "liquefied petroleum gas" means a mixture of certain light hydrocarbons which may include propane, isobutane, normal butane, butylenes etc., which are gaseous at normal ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure but may be condensed to liquid state at normal ambient temperature by the application of pressure and which conforms to Indian Standard specification No. IS 4576;

(i) "Government Oil Company" means:

(i) the Indian Oil Corporation Limited,

(ii) the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited,

(iii) the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited,

(iv) the IBP Co. Limited,

(v) the Oil and Natural Gas Commission,

(vi) the Gas Authority of India Limited,

(vii) the Oil India Limited, or

(viii) any other Government Company, a statutory body, a person, company, firm, association of persons, or organisation as declared by notification to be a Government Oil Company by the Central Government, for the purpose of this order;

(j) "parallel marketeer" means any person, firm, company, institution, association of persons, Co-operative society or organisation carrying on the business of importing, refining, producing, bottling, marketing, distributing and selling liquefied pertoleum gas under the paralled marketing system;

(k) "parallel marketing system" means the system other than the public distribution system, under which a parallel marketeer imports, transports, bottles, distributes or sells in bulk or in retail, packed or filled in cylinder, liquefied petroleum gas under his own arrangement;

(l) "public distribution system" means the system of distribution, marketing or selling of liquefied petroleum gas at Government controlled or declared price through a distributions system approved by. the Central or a State Government;

(m) "pressure regulator" means the equipment used for regulating the flow of liquefied petroleum gas from a cylinder to a gas stove;

(n) "seal" means seal put on the cap of the valve of the cylinder for the purpose of sealing a cylinder after it has been filled with liquefied petroleum gas;

(o) "schedule" means the Schedule annexed to this Order;

(p) "storage point" means the premises approved or licensed by the Chief Controller of Explosives;

(q) "transporter" means a person authorised by a Government Oil Company, parallel marketeer or a distributor for transportation of LPG in bulk or in cylinders and also of empty or defective cylinders.

3. Restriction on possession, supply and consumption of liquefied petroleum gas. - (1) Where a person has been granted a connection for liquefied petroleum gas under the public distribution system then he shall not-

(a) possess more than one connection of liquefied petroleum gas granted under the public distribution system;

[Provided that the Central Government or the Chief Executive Officer of a Government Oil Company, namely, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited may sanction more than one connection of liquefied petroleum gas under public distribution system in favour of any person, keeping in view the circumstances and the requirement of that person;]

(b) possess or use liquefied petroleum gas filled in cylinders or in bulk, unless he has received that supply from a Government Oil Company or a distributor authorized by a Government Oil Company;

(c) use liquefied petroleum gas for any purpose other than for cooking:

Provided that the Central Government may by a general or special order permit the use of liquefied petroleum gas for such other purposes it may specify in that order.

(2) No distributor of a Government Oil Company shall supply liquefied petroleum gas filled in cylinders to any person unless he holds a valid authorisation from the Government Oil Company.

(3) No person shall fill any cylinder with liquefied petroleum gas or transfer liquefied petroleum gas from one cylinder to another cylinder or from one container to another container unless authorised by the Chief Controller of Explosives.

(4) No transporter or delivery person shall deliver or cause to be delivered liquefied petroleum gas either in cylinders or in bulk to any person other than the consumer for whom the liquefied petroleum gas is meant for.

4. Restriction on storage and transport of liquefied petroleum gas. - No person shall-

(a) transport or store a cylinder filled with liquefied petroleum gas except in an upright position;

(b) store or use or cause to be stored or used a cylinder filled with the liquefied petroleum gas except in a cool, dry, well-ventilated and accessible place under cover, away from boilers, open flames, steam pipes or any potential source of heat;

(c) remove the seal prior to use of the cylinder:

Provided that the distributor or his authorised representative or the delivery person may remove such seal [in the presence] of the consumer either for testing, checking or fitting the cylinder;

(d) use cylinder, pressure regulator and gas cylinder valve other than those specified in Schedules 'A' and 'B'.

5. Restriction on sale or distribution of liquefied petroleum gas below the standard weight. - No Government Oil Company, distributor or parallel marketer shall supply, sell or distribute to a consumer of liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders which contains less than the weight of liquefied petroleum gas specified in the Schedules annexed to this Order [or as indicated on the cylinder].

6. Possession, supply or sale of liquefied petroleum gas equipments. - (1) No person shall,-

(a) [unless authorised by a Government Oil Company or parallel marketer] supply or sell filled or empty cylinders, gas cylinder valves and pressure regulators to any person other than a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketer;

(b) unless authorised by a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketer, supply or sell empty cylinder, gas cylinder valve and pressure regulator to any person other than a consumer;

(c) possess filled or empty cylinder, gas cylinder valve or pressure regulator, unless he is a [distributor or] consumer and the same has been supplied by a distributor, a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketer.

(2) Every manufacturer of cylinder, gas cylinder valve and pressure regulator shall destroy by crushing those cylinders, cylinder valves and pressure regulators which do not conform to the prescribed Indian Standards.

7. Display of stock and price of liquefied petroleum gas under public distribution system. - Every distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall prominently display the stock and price of the liquefied petroleum gas at a conspicuous place of the business premises including the storage point, showing,-

(i) opening balance of filled, empty and defective cylinders and regulators;

(ii) the backlog of the filled cylinders to be supplied on the preceding working day.

8. Procurement, storage and sale of liquefied petroleum gas by the distributor under the public distribution system. - (a) No distributor appointed under the public distribution system having stock of liquefied petroleum gas at the business premises including storage point, shall, unless otherwise directed by a Government Oil Company, refuse to sell on any working day, during working hours, to the consumer whose name is registered with the distributor according to the chronology of placing of orders.

(b) No distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall keep his business premises, including the storage point, closed during working hours, on any working day, without the prior written permission of the Government Oil Company.

Explanation. - For the purposes of sub-clause (a) and sub-clause (b) above, the expression 'working hours' means the working hours fixed by the concerned Government Oil Company in accordance with the provisions of the Shops and Establishment Act in force in the respective States or Union Territories, as the case may be.

(c) Every distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas are available at the business premises, including the storage point, at all times.

(d) No distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall sell liquefied petroleum gas at a price higher than that fixed by the Government Oil Company nor shall, without prior written permission of the concerned Government Oil Company, refuse to make home delivery at the address of the consumer, whose name and address is registered with the distributor.

(e) Every distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall display prominently at the place of business, including the place of storage on a conspicuous place, the hours of working.

9. Maintenance of register, account books and submission of returns by a distributor appointed under public distribution system. - (a) Every distributor appointed under public distribution system shall maintain proper accounts of daily purchase, sale and storage of liquefied petroleum gas at the business premises everyday, indicating therein,-

(i) the opening stock of the filled, empty and defective cylinders;

(ii) the number of filled empty and defective cylinders received during the day;

(iii) the number of filled, empty and defective cylinders sold, delivered or otherwise disposed of during the day;

(iv) the closing stock of the filled, empty and defective cylinders; and

(v) such other relevant particulars as the concerned Government Oil Company may by order in writing specify in this regard.

(b) The distributor appointed under the public distribution system shall maintain a register giving the details of names and addresses of persons registered for obtaining liquefied petroleum gas connection.

10. Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeer. - (a) Every parallel marketeer before commencing the import, transportation, bottling, marketing, distribution or sale of liquefied petroleum gas shall intimate to the Central Govt. in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas his intention to engage in all or any one of the above activities specifying therein capability to do so, and other relevant particulars.

(b) The parallel marketeer of liquefied petroleum gas shall submit a monthly return before the 15th day of the following month giving details of liquefied petroleum gas imported portwise, to the Central Government in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

(c) The parallel marketeer shall furnish to the Central Government in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, or to such authority as may be specified by that Government in this regard, such other information as may be required.

[10A. Assessment and Certification/Rating of parallel marketers. - (1) (a) No parallel marketer shall commence any activity such as import, transport, bottling, marketing, distribution, sale or any activity incidental thereto, relating to the business of liquefied petroleum gas without obtaining a rating certificate on the basis of evaluation and rating for his capability, infrastructure network and readiness to carry out professed business and deliver goods and services promised by an agency listed in Schedule C to this Order:

Provided that a parallel marketer who commences any such activity, before the commencement of this Order, shall within three months get himself evaluated and rated by the said agency:

[Provided further that a parallel marketer carrying on the business of transportation, petroleum marketing, distributing or selling of liquefied gas as an agent of another parallel marketer, who has obtained a rating certificate, shall not be required to obtain a rating certificate.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this clause, a parallel marketer shall be deemed to be an agent of another marketer if the former is appointed as such agent for the above purposes by the latter through a legal instrument.]

(b) The rating certificate shall be issued in the format as prescribed in Schedule D to this Order and as per the forwarding letter given in Schedule E.

(c) The rating certificate shall-

(i) be valid for a period of one year from the date of its issue, and

(ii) require renewal by the rating agency, annually.

(2) Every parallel marketer announcing details of his activity or inviting offers of any kind in the field of import, transport, marketing, bottling, distribution or sale of liquefied petroleum gas, either in a newspaper, handout, pamphlet, leaflet or by any other means of communication or advertising shall indicate the rating awarded to him, and prominently publish the rating certificate, as given by the rating agency.

(3) There shall be paid, in respect of every application, to a rating agency,-

(i) for the rating certificate awarded to the parallel marketer, a fee at the rate of 0.05 per cent of the project cost, subject to a minimum of rupees fifty thousand and maximum of rupees ten lakhs; and

(ii) for the renewal of the rating certificate by the parallel marketer, a fee of one-tenth of that required to be paid for such a certificate.

(4) The agency listed for purpose of evaluation shall, on payment of the fee by the parallel marketeer, evaluate the parallel marketer whose case is either referred to it or who approaches it, on the basis of, inter alia, the parameters indicated and the information to be provided by such parallel marketer in the pro forma as given in Schedule F to this Order and such other information as called for by the rating agency.

(5) Every parallel marketer shall file a certified true copy of the certificate of rating with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil Coordination Committee. Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies of the Central and the State Governments and the Collector of the District in which he imports, transports, bottles, markets, distributes or sells liquefied petroleum gas. All letterheads or communications of parallel marketeer shall have the following description of rating:

(i) Name of the rating agency,

(ii) Rating awarded to him, and

(iii) Date of Issue.

(6) No parallel marketeer shall either give incomplete, incorrect, misleading or vague information in the newspaper, handout, pamphlet, leaflet, advertisement etc. or submit such information to the rating agency.]

11. Power of entry, search and seizure. - (a) An Officer of the Department of Food and Civil Supplies of the Government, not below the rank of an inspector authorised by such Government and notified by the Central Government or any Officer authorised and notified by the Central Government or any Officer not below the rank of a Sales Officer of a Government Oil Company authorized by the Government and notified by the Central Government may, with a view to ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Order, for the purpose to satisfying himself that this Order or any order made thereunder has been complied with,-

(i) stop and search any vessel or vehicle which the officer has reason to believe has been, or is being or is about to be used in the contravention of this Order;

(ii) enter or search any place with such aid or assistance, as may be necessary; and

(iii) seize and remove with such aid or assistance, as may be necessary books registers and other records pertaining to liquefied petroleum gas business, filled and empty cylinders, cylinder valves and pressure regulators along with the vehicle, vessel or any other conveyance used for carrying such stock,

    if he has reason to believe that any provision of this Order has been or is being or is about to be contravened and thereafter take or authorise the taking of all measures necessary for securing the production of the liquefied petroleum gas filled or empty cylinders, cylinder valves, pressure regulators, at the office of the Government Oil Company and the vehicle, vessel or other conveyance so seized before the Collector having jurisdiction under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), for their taking action against all concerned.

(b) The provisions of Section 100 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) relating to search and seizure shall, so far as may be apply to searches and seizures under this Order.

12. Overriding effect of the Order. - The provisions of this Order shall have the overriding effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any order made by a State Government or a Union Territory by an Officer of such State Government of Union Territory before the commencement of this Order, except as regards of anything done or omitted to be done thereunder before such commencement.

[13. Power to exempt. - The Central Government may, if it considers necessary, for avoiding hardship, or for any consideration of public interest, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt any person or class of persons from all or any of the provisions of this Order, either generally or for any specific purpose subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification.]

14. Repeal and Saving. - (1) The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1988 is hereby repealed except in respect of things done or omitted to be done under that order before the commencement of this Order.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal anything done or any action taken under the said Order shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Order.

[Schedule A]

(See Clauses 4 and 5)

Standard size and Specification of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall conform to IS: 3196 Part (I); 1992, Colour Code specifications IS: 4379 and as follows:

Internal diameter of cylinders in mm.

Net weight of liquefied petroleum gas in the cylinder

314 mm ± 15 mm

14.2 kg ± 0.5 kg

Note. - (1) The weight of the liquefied petroleum gas contained in a cylinder shall not vary by a difference of 1.5 per cent of the net weight of the respective cylinder as indicated on it by the Government Oil Company.

(2) Standard size and specification of Gas Cylinder Valve under the public distribution system shall conform to IS: 8737, Part II specifications having an outlet collar diameter of 25.6 mm ± 3 mm.

(3) Pressure regulator shall conform to IS: 9798 specification having an inlet diameter of 25.6 mm ± 3 mm.

[Schedule B]

[See Clauses 4 and 5]

(Applicable to Parallel Marketeer System)

A parallel marketeer under the parallel marketing system may deal with and use.-

(a) Cylinder of any size, shape, design and weight, other than those specified in Schedule 'A', conforming to Indian Standard specifications.

(b) Gas cylinder valve conforming to IS specification 8737, Part II of any size having an outlet collar diameter other than 25.6 ± 3 mm.

(c) Pressure regulators conforming to IS specification 9798 of any size and having an inlet diameter other than 25.6 mm ± 3 mm.

Note - (1) The cylinder used by a parallel marketeer shall be provided with a valve protection ring different in shape from that in the cylinders used by the Government Oil Company.

(2) The cylinder used by a parallel marketeer shall be clearly marked with Colour Bank and Logo of the respective company, firm or person marketing liquefied petroleum gas, as approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives.

(3) The weight of the liquefied petroleum gas contained in a cylinder shall not vary by a difference of 1.5 per cent of the net weight of the respective cylinder as indicated on it by a parallel marketeer.]

[Schedule C]

[See Clause 10-A (1) (a)]

Name and address of agencies for evaluation/rating of Parallel Marketeer

Name

Address

1.

CRISIL
(The Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd.)

Nirlon House, 2nd Floor, 254-B, Annie Besant Road, Worli, Bombay-400025

2.

CARE
(Credit Analysis & Research Ltd.)

RBC, Mahindra Towers, 5th Floor, Road No 13, Worli, Bombay-400018

3.

MDRA
(Marketing & Development Research Associates)

Secular House, 9/1 Institutional Area, Opp. JNU, New Delhi-67

4.

ICRA
(Investment/Information Credit Rating Agency of India Ltd.)

Kailash Building, 4th Floor 26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-1

[Schedule D]

[See Clause 10-A (1) (b)]

LPG (Regulation, Supply and Distribution) Order, 1993
Rating Certificate for Parallel Marketeer

Date of Issue :

Name of the Firm/Company

:

Registered Office Address

:

Name of promoter/ Chairman/ Managing Director

:

Activities

:

Particulars of Bankers

:


Overall Rating :

Rating Scale


1. Good


2. Satisfactory


3. Low Risk


4. High Risk



Signature and Seal of the
Rating Agency

[Schedule E]

[See Clause 10-A (1) (b)]

Forwarding Letter for Certificate of rating

To whomsoever it may concern

This is to certify that we have made an evaluation of M/s..................**................ for the purpose of issuing a certificate and a rating to them in accordance with the provisions of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1993.

We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of issuing this certificate. This certificate issued by us is as a result of our examination of the documents, records and assessment of the information obtained by us and the evaluation of capability, infrastructure network, and readiness to carry out professed business, deliver goods and services promised by the parallel marketeer. We are satisfied that the information and particulars received and collected by us are sufficient enough to enable us to evaluate M/s.........**............ are awarded providing the rating as prescribed.

M/s.........**........... are awarded ......................... rating.

Salient facts about M/s......................... are as follows:-

1. Total investment planned.

2. Total investment made up to date.

3. Promoter's equity.

4. Proposed/likely date of commissioning.

**Name of the parallel marketeer to be indicated.

Signature and Seal of the Rating Agency)

[Schedule F]

[See Clause 10-A (4) and (6)]

Pro forma of Information to be submitted by Parallel Marketeer for Evaluation/Rating by the Rating Agency

PARAMETERS

DETAILS*

1.

Market Standing of the Company:



A.

Constitution of the firm:



B.

Registered Office



C.

Location and Addresses of Existing Businesses.



D.

Name of Promoters/Directors/Partners.



E.

Background and full antecedents of Promoters/Directors/Partners.



F.

Net worth of Promoters/Directors/Partners.



G.

Current Activity.



H.

Details of existing operations of the Parallel Marketeer and/or his group of companies.



I.

Audited A/cs. for three years of the promoter firm and group concerns with details of promoters constitution.



J.

Working capital requirement for new business pertaining to Parallel Marketing with resume of proposed scheme.



K.

Implementation record of typical projects already undertaken, in terms of cost, time, nature of proposed scheme.



L.

Business plans and projected cash flows.



M.

Sourcing of funds for existing and proposed Business.



N.

Performance of Parallel Marketeer in his other group companies for last three years with income tax clearance certificate.


2.

Marketing Plans for Liquefied Petroleum Gas:


2.1

Infrastructure for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Sourcing/Handling:



A.

Import Locations Identified.



B.

Proposed size of import parcels.



C.

Status of approvals (ports/statutory/State Government/Chief Controller of Explosives/ environment/milestone achieved with squared network/local authorities).



D.

Status of Progress



E.

Details of Technological tie-ups, if any.



F.

Business proposals/Project Feasibility report, financial details and financial risk analysis.


2.2

Commercial arrangements and/or consortium for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (if own facilities are not planned):



A.

Any tie-up arrangement finalised with importer.



B.

The supporting agreements/documents for such tie-up.



C.

The quantum of product to be imported with minimum guarantee.



D.

Details of Storage and Handling of product at the import location/tie-up agreement.



E.

Fall back arrangement to meet the shortfall in case the tie-up arrangement does not materialise.


3.

Storage and Distribution arrangement for Liquefied Petroleum Gas planned:



A.

Details of storage facilities of Depots with their capacities.



B.

Status of progress on items mentioned above.



C.

Plant and Equipment/Technological details.



D.

Details of manpower and the arrangement to handle the product.



E.

Details of designs and standards to be followed for construction and operation of these facilities.



F.

Status of approvals for the facilities.



G.

Details of arrangements for procurement of Cylinders/Valves/Regulators.



H.

Whether the bottling plants are as per safety standards- Oil Industry Safety Directorate 144/169.


4.

Arrangements planned to reach the product to consumption Centres/Markets:



A.

Details of distributor network planned/already appointed.



B.

Details of the basis for distributors appointment.



C.

Details of showroom/sales room/office and godown planned/existing along with status of approvals.



D.

Details of distribution arrangement between the distributor's godown and the customers.


5.

Product Familiarity and Training:



A.

Operational knowledge of product (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and its handling.



B.

The capability and preparedness to meet the safety requirement in Liquefied Petroleum Gas.



C.

Plans for training the staff and the customers on safe handling of equipment/product.



D.

Recruitment policy and standards for the staff.



E.

Familiarity with Gas Control Orders, Explosives Rules and other applicable local Acts.


6.

Marketing Discipline and Guidelines proposed to be adopted:



A.

Code of conduct for distributors and delivery men.



B.

System to monitor and control adulteration and unauthorised diversion of products.


7.

Organisation in place/proposed for the parallel marketing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas:



A.

Details of Organisational Structure.



B.

Level of managerial involvement of the promoter.



C.

Source of financing the Liquefied Petroleum Gas parallel marketing including the infrastructure.



D.

Any other relevant details which the parallel marketeer would like to provide.


8.

Financial commitment:



A.

Total estimated project cost.



B.

Planned (phase-wise) resource mobilisation.



C.

Resources arranged and investment made as of date ..................



D.

Proof of A, B and C above.



*Extra Sheets may be used, if required.


Date...............................................

Signature.......................................
M/s.................................................
(Parallel Marketeer).....................
Address: ......................................
.......................................................
.......................................................

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