Morang Administration Fines Gas Industry and Traders for Consumer Fraud
Summary
Morang administration has fined Koshi Gas Industry Pvt. Ltd. Rs 290,000 and Shri Krishna Traders Rs 11,000 after finding irregularities in gas cylinders and non-cooperation during monitoring. Officials said the action was taken to curb consumer fraud and tighten oversight of LP gas distribution.
Key Points
- Koshi Gas Industry Pvt. Ltd. in Budhiganga Rural Municipality-4 was fined Rs 290,000 after inspections found underfilled gas cylinders and excess weight in empty cylinders.
- Shri Krishna Traders in Biratnagar Metropolitan City Ward No. 7 was fined Rs 11,000 for not cooperating with the monitoring team.
- The administration said the industry was also found closed during monitoring despite being an essential service, prompting legal proceedings.
- Morang authorities said they will intensify monitoring to prevent fraud in LP gas distribution.
