Standing Order No. 149/2026 of the Housing Department, Government of Gujarat dated 5th May, 2026 on the distribution of natural gas [C1N-NCP]

Standing Order No. 149/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Housing Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 5th May, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assessing Officers,

Subject: The distribution of natural gas by city gas distribution entities under the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Housing Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the distribution of natural gas by city gas distribution entities.

2. The matter has been examined. Every city gas distribution entity carrying on the distribution of natural gas shall make an application in Form III to the Appropriate Commission within twenty-one days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Assessing Officer shall ensure that register of consumers is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Appropriate Commission within twenty-one days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Housing Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)