Silchar: In a major action against black marketing of fuel, the Cachar District Administration, along with Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC), conducted raids on hotels and restaurants in Silchar using subsidized domestic LPG cylinders for commercial cooking.
The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner Unhale Ashish Vidyadhar, IAS, and involving SMC, IOC, and LPG distributors, was launched based on public complaints and intelligence. Officials found several eateries violating LPG usage norms, which mandate commercial use of non-subsidized commercial cylinders only.
Authorities warned that this illegal practice not only causes LPG shortages for households but also poses serious fire hazards. SMC Commissioner Srishti Singh, IAS, declared zero tolerance and warned of penalties and license cancellations for violators.
Assistant Commissioner Ashish said this was just the start of regular inspections to prevent LPG diversion. Distributors have also been told to tighten supply monitoring.
The move received public support, with civic groups calling it timely and necessary. Offenders may face strict action under the Essential Commodities Act.
This raid sends a strong message: illegal use of domestic LPG will not be tolerated, and public safety and fair access will be strictly upheld.
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