ADC & Chief Executive Officer Mokokchung Municipal Council, Atsungba Walling has informed to all concerned that it has come to the notice of the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC), that certain  commercial  establishments within Mokokchung town are engaged in the unauthorised  use of domestic LPG cylinders ( 14.2 kg) for commercial purposes.

In this regard, the attention of the public and all concerned stakeholders are invited to Clause 3(c) of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, which clearly stipulates that domestic LPG cylinders are strictly meant for domestic consumption and prohibited from being used for any commercial. Further, contravention of the above order is punishable under Section 7 (1) (a) (ii) of the Essential Commodities Act 1955.

Therefore, in the interest of public safety and strict compliance with the law, it is hereby notified that:

1. All commercial establishments, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, tea stalls, canteens and other business entities operating within Mokokchung Municipal jurisdiction, shall use only commercial LPG cylinders supplied by authorised distributors for commercial activities.

2.  The use of domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg) for any commercial purpose is strictly prohibited.

3. Any violation of this order shall invite penal action as per the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in addition to sealing of the establishment, imposition of fines, cancellation of Trade Permit and other actions as deemed fit by the competent authority.

(DPRO Mokokchung)