How to get gas connection in Trivandrum?

Question

I moved to Trivandrum from UAE recently on work. I'll be here for couple of years. I want to get a new gas connection from any of the government gas agencies / companies (Indane, Bharat gas etc).

When I contacted Indane dealer, he told me that a ration card is must for getting new gas connection.

I do not have a ration card.

Some search in the Internet revealed that temporary ration card will be issued for people residing here temporarily.

- Will temporary ration card suffice for getting new gas connection?

- If not, then will I be eligible to get a normal ration card in Kerala (I'm a native of AP, I do not have a ration card there though)

Please inform.

Answer 1

Dear Sir,

If you do not have a ration card, the gas dealer will not accept your application for a new gas connection.

Hence the only option is to provide a " Affidavit ". Please go to the Court Complex in Thiruvananthapuram. You can find many typists there. If you inform them the matter and give your details, they get an Affidavit done on a Rs.,100.00 stamp paper. They get in endorsed by a " Notary Public " also. Submit the same to the Gas Dealer. The dealer should not have any reason to refuse your application.

Good luck.