Complaint Filed Against Gruhlaxmi Gas and Dealer in Pokhara District Administration for Creating Artificial Shortage
The LP Gas Sellers Association of Kaski has lodged a complaint with the District Administration Office in Pokhara, accusing Gruhlaxmi Gas Company and its dealer of creating an artificial shortage. The association alleges that Gruhlaxmi Gas violated government directives by sending 300 gas cylinders on deposit to Baglung for distribution, which increased the shortage in the market. The association also accuses the company of arbitrarily collecting cylinders from other companies that are not authorized dealers and has requested the Chief District Officer to take strict action against the offenders. Kathmandu, 25 Shrawan.
Accused of causing an artificial gas shortage in Pokhara market, the LP Gas Sellers Association Kaski has filed a complaint with the District Administration Office of Kaski against Gruhlaxmi Gas Company Pvt. Ltd. and one of its dealers. The association submitted a letter of attention to the Chief District Officer demanding strict action against black marketing and artificial shortage makers. The petition, signed by association president Narayandatta Dahal, alleges that Gruhlaxmi Gas, located in Gagangaunda, has named its affiliated ‘Shubhcherisma Emporium Pvt. Ltd.’ as a new dealer, impacting the distribution system in Pokhara.
While a gas shortage persists in Pokhara, the company is accused of arbitrarily sending gas to Baglung and other districts, evidence of which has been presented by the association. According to the association, on Shrawan 12, gas was sold in Baglung through bill number 228 with the bill receipt issued and payment made via ‘Connect IPS,’ and this proof has been submitted to the administration. Previously, on Bhadra 3, 2082, the association had also submitted a petition regarding this matter to the administration.
Despite government directives prohibiting industries or sellers from collecting cylinder deposits during gas shortages, Shubhcherisma Emporium reportedly violated this directive by collecting a deposit on 300 cylinders in Baglung, forcing consumers to purchase gas and aiming for unfair profit, claims the association. By sending gas to other districts in this manner, proportional distribution in Kaski district has been hampered, leading to artificial scarcity, the association stated.