Over 1 cr LPG consumers yet to complete formality for subsidy

The state-run gas bottling and marketing company BPCL today said over one crore households in Maharashtra were yet to become cash transfer compliant (CTC), which is necessary to avail of LPG subsidy.
"Maharashtra has 184.66 lakh LPG consumers, of which 83.34 lakh consumers have already become CTC," it said, advising the remaining consumers to register themselves.
Those wishing to register need to link the Aadhar number with their bank account, or if they do not have an Aadhar yet, to link their bank account directly with their 17 digit LPG ID, a statement from BPCL said.
On joining the scheme, a consumer will have to pay for the LPG bottles at market prices, but will get the government subsidy -- Rs 568 per cylinder at present -- directly into the bank account.

The scheme was relaunched in 34 districts on November 15 and is now being rolled out across the country.
In the pilot phase, Rs 624 crore has been transfered to over 20 lakh consumers in the state, it said.
Interestingly, 12,000 citizens in the state have opted not to be a part of the scheme stating that they do not need the subsidy.