The
price hike of Rs. 220 on an unsubsidized gas cylinder by the oil
companies is totally unjustified and will be an intolerable burden on
people already suffering from price rise. Since there is a ceiling on
subsidized cylinders at nine, people have to now buy gas cylinders at
exorbitant prices.
Further, the insistence of the oil companies that Aadhar identification number is required for getting subsidized gas cylinders is illegal and unauthorized. It is another way to deprive households from access to gas cylinders. It goes against the Supreme Court’s judgement to keep the Aadhar use in abeyance till a final verdict.
The Union Government should immediately step in to stop this linkage of supply of subsidized gas cylinders with Aadhar.
Further, the insistence of the oil companies that Aadhar identification number is required for getting subsidized gas cylinders is illegal and unauthorized. It is another way to deprive households from access to gas cylinders. It goes against the Supreme Court’s judgement to keep the Aadhar use in abeyance till a final verdict.
The Union Government should immediately step in to stop this linkage of supply of subsidized gas cylinders with Aadhar.
