Amidst the hustle and bustle of moving house, transferring the gas connection is often a major source of anxiety. The nagging worry is that the gas supply might be interrupted upon moving into the new home. However, the truth is that if you are aware of the correct procedures, this task is entirely hassle-free.

Whether you wish to move your existing LPG connection to a new address or are planning to switch to a piped gas connection, following the right process ensures there is no disruption to your gas supply. Let us look at the essential rules that will make the entire gas connection transfer process incredibly easy for you.

**Documents Required for Gas Transfer**
You should have the following documents ready when applying for a transfer at the gas agency:

Identity proof
Proof of address for the new home
Gas book or consumer book
Original connection voucher

**What to do when moving within the same agency's service area? ****
If you are moving to an area served by your current gas agency, the process is very simple. You simply need to inform your gas agency of your new address. The agency will update your details, and gas cylinder deliveries to your new home will commence without interruption.

**What to do if moving to a different area?**
If your new home is in an area not served by your current gas agency, you must follow this procedure:

First, obtain a 'Transfer Termination Voucher' (TTV) from your current gas agency.
Next, visit the gas agency serving your new area and submit the TTV along with the necessary documents. Your connection will then be transferred to the new address.

**How ​​is the gas connection transferred when moving to a different city?**
If you are relocating entirely from one city to another, the rules differ slightly:

First, you must return your gas cylinder and regulator to your current gas agency.
Subsequently, the agency will issue a 'Termination Voucher' and refund the security deposit you had originally paid. Upon arriving in the new city, you will need to have your documents verified at the local gas agency, after which a new connection will be issued to you.

Process of converting TTV to TSV
Once the connection transfer process is complete, the new gas agency converts your TTV into a TSV. You are then assigned a new consumer number and can begin booking gas refills from your new address.

Want to switch from LPG to PNG?
It is worth noting that the government has set a target of providing 6 million (60 lakh) new PNG connections across the country. In the last six months alone, over 1.34 million (13.4 lakh) new PNG connections have been issued, representing approximately 20% of the total target.

If you wish to switch from LPG to a PNG connection, contact your local gas agency to inquire about eligibility criteria and the required documents.

Keep this in mind as well
Safely preserve all vouchers and documents received during the entire process of transferring your gas connection or switching to PNG. Doing so will ensure a smooth process and save you from facing any difficulties in the future.

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