Jalandhar, March 15:
In view of the prevailing situation, the district administration has constituted a committee of senior officials to curb black marketing of gas cylinders and large-scale checking of gas agencies is being conducted by different teams. Now, taking another significant step, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal has issued a WhatsApp helpline number 9646222555 to ensure smooth supply of gas cylinders as well as to keep a check on black marketing.
Through this helpline number, members of the public can share information via WhatsApp message if any case of black marketing of gas cylinders comes to their notice.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal said that necessary staff is being deployed for this purpose, which will ensure that complaints and information received are immediately forwarded for prompt action to the committee constituted under the leadership of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General).
Appealing to the public, he said that if anyone gets any information regarding black marketing of gas cylinders anywhere, they should immediately share it through the above helpline number so that the district administration can take prompt legal action.
Dr. Aggarwal said that in view of the current situation, the district administration is closely monitoring the entire scenario. A special committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) has been constituted to prevent black marketing and illegal hoarding of cylinders.
Besides this, teams of the district administration are continuously conducting checks at gas agencies and their godowns to ensure smooth supply and distribution of domestic gas cylinders.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to the public to remain cautious of rumours and warned that strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours about shortage.
He also urged people to refrain from unnecessary purchase of gas cylinders in panic.
Warning of strict action against black marketing and illegal hoarding, Dr. Aggarwal said that if any such case comes to light, action will be taken under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
