Gas Cylinder E-KYC New Rule: LPG Aadhaar E-KYC Deadline Extended; Check New Date For Indane, HP, Bharat Gas

A host of new rules have been declared in regard to Indane Gas, HP Gas, and Bharat Gas. One of which is a new deadline for LPG biometric Aadhaar authentication from the earlier September 7th date. The reason is to give one more week's window for LPG users to complete the e-KYC process, as lakhs of the customers were pending. However, the good news is that the majority of customers have completed their e-KYC process right from Indian Oil, HPCL, and BPCL to avoid difficulties in their LPG services.

Gas Cylinder E-KYC Deadline Extended; Check New Date

The new deadline for e-KYC is September 14th, which is another one-week's extension from the earlier deadline of September 7th. This will be the fifth extension in the e-KYC deadline. Prior to September, the earlier deadlines were August 16, August 23 and August 31st.

Confirming the one-week extension, a senior official in one of the three oil marketing companies (OMCs) said about 88% of Telangana's 1.26 crore LPG consumers have completed the process, ensuring continued access to refills at domestic rate, as per The Hindu report.

However, the report also revealed that the rate at which LPG cylinders will be supplied to customers who failed to complete their e-KYC is yet to be decided by the government. The focus is currently on achieving maximum compliance.

But sources also revealed to The Hindu that the e-KYC initiative to ensure refills reach only those intended is unlikely to achieve 100% coverage. Many of those yet to comply are believed to be in possession of either multiple connections in their name or use connections registered in someone else's name.

Earlier, reports had stated that if the e-KYC deadline is missed, LPG customers may face temporary suspension of their connection or will be liable to pay commercial rates for their LPGs. There is no clarity on this buzz. What is so far known is that if LPG e-KYC is not completed, there will be a temporary impact on Indane Gas, HP Gas and Bharat Gas customers until the process is fully complied with.

In another development, the Oil Ministry has directed oil marketing companies to change the LPG booking interval rule from 45 days to 25 days for rural area customers. While the 25-day LPG refill for urban area customers remain unchanged.

How To Do eKYC of Indane Gas, Bharat Gas & HP Gas?

Indane Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: You can do your eKYC through the comfort of your home. For Indane Gas, you can do the process by downloading IndianOil One APP and AadhaarFaceRD App.

Step 2: Once the app is downloaded, open the IndianOil One app and sign up with your registered mobile number and email address.

Step 3: Then link your 16-digit LPG ID, available on your cash memo or subscription voucher. Your consumer details will appear.

Step 4: Then go to the home screen, and tap on 'My Profile'

Step 5: Ensure to check your LPG details in the sections under My Profile and then tap on re-KYC.

Step 6: Some instructions and conditions will appear on the screen. Read them carefully and provide your consent.

Step 7: Click on the tick box under the Face Authentication Advisories page. Then click on Face Scan button and complete the biometric Aadhaar verification process.

Bharat Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: For Bharat Gas, you will have to download Hello BPCL App.

Step 2: After downloading, open the app and register yourself.

Step 3: On the homepage, you will find the option of e-KYC.

Step 4: Tap on e-KYC. You will be directed to an page, where you will be required to enter OTP verification. A six-number OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it.

Step 5: Once verified, you will be required to read through terms and conditions before providing consent.

Step 6: Then click on proceed to complete the process.

HP Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: For HP Gas, download the HP Pay App for e-KYC and other LPG services. You can also do the process through Aadhaar FaceRD app.

Step 2: Open the HP Pay app, tap on the register and enter mobile number linked to your HP Gas account.

Step 3: Enter the OTP you received on your registered mobile number for verification.

Step 4: The next step is to set up a 4-digit MPIN which allows easy accessibility for future.

Step 5: Then log into the app using your MPIN, and allow location access.

Step 6: Head over to the 'MY HP' section and tap on LPG.

Step 7: You will find the e-KYC option there. Click on it which will take you to the terms and conditions page.

Step 8. Give your consent after reading carefully and then click on 'Capture Face' option.

Step 9: The Aadhaar FaceRD app will open. Allow it to scan your face. Follow the instructions shown on the screen and complete your e-KYC.