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LPG OTP waiver, cash-and-carry for 13 cyclone-hit Andhra districts
The Story in Brief
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has temporarily waived OTP-based authentication for domestic LPG cylinder deliveries across 13 cyclone-affected districts of Andhra Pradesh. The exemption follows widespread power outages and disruptions to mobile and internet services caused by the cyclone. The ministry has also approved a cash-and-carry system, allowing consumers to collect cylinders directly from distributors by paying cash.
Authorities have been directed to implement both measures in cyclone-affected villages of Anakapalli district to ensure an uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas. The arrangements will remain in effect until further orders. Residents have been requested to use the facilities as needed and cooperate with LPG distributors.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The waiver and cash-and-carry facility remove two common barriers to LPG access, digital authentication and upfront payment, that cyclone-disrupted power and mobile networks make hard to overcome. The order is open-ended, leaving distribution to local officials and distributors, which may create variation in how quickly villages are served. The measure covers only one of several cyclone-hit states, and its indefinite duration means it will be up to the ministry when to revert to normal protocols. Eleven months after the cyclone, the focus remains on restoring normal supply logistics.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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