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New Delhi/Special Correspondent: Amidst the deepening war in West Asia and the global energy crisis, the Indian government has launched ‘Brahmastra’ to protect the kitchen of the common man. Due to the increasing military tension between Iran, America and Israel, the supply chain of crude oil and gas in the international market has been badly affected. To ensure that there is no fuel shortage in India, the Central Government has Essential Commodities Act 1955 It has been decided to implement it with immediate effect. The direct objective of this strict step of the government is to crack down on middlemen and hoarders who are creating artificial shortage of gas in the market.
Strict law implemented to stop hoarding
To secure fuel stocks in the country and make the distribution system transparent, the Essential Commodities Act 1955 has been invoked. After the implementation of this law, the government has now got the statutory right to set storage limits for any essential commodity, especially LPG. The government clearly believes that in uncertain situations like war, some profiteers try to increase prices by showing shortage of goods in the market. Through this law, all such activities will be completely stopped and it will be ensured that LPG continues to reach every household at a reasonable price.
Industrial gas will now directly reach home kitchens
The government has taken another revolutionary decision regarding gas supply. Now all the oil refineries and petrochemical plants of the country have been given strict instructions that they will not be able to use the produced gas for petrochemical products or other industrial purposes. Now all these gases can be directly LPG Pool Will be sent in. This means that the gas which earlier went to big factories for industrial production, will now be filled in domestic cylinders on priority basis. The priority of the government at this time is to fulfill the basic needs of the common citizens more than industrial development, so that the stove of no house goes cold in this environment of war.
7 years jail for violating rules
The government has warned that ignoring the rules made under the Essential Commodities Act could prove costly. If any trader, distributor or institution is caught black marketing or illegal storage of gas, a case will be registered against him under non-bailable sections. Violators under this law Rigorous imprisonment ranging from 3 months to 7 years There may be a punishment of Rs. Along with this, heavy fine will also be imposed on them. The administration has issued instructions to the officials of all the districts to keep a strict vigil on the mandis and gas agencies.
Big relief to domestic consumers despite global tension
Internationally, fuel prices are skyrocketing and energy crisis has arisen in many countries. In such a situation, this step of the Government of India is no less than a boon for domestic consumers. Reserving the use of gas for domestic needs will not only eliminate the shortage of cylinders, but will also control unnecessary surge in prices in the market. The government has made it clear that it is ready to take all possible stringent steps for the country’s energy security and to reduce the burden on the pockets of the middle class.