Dimapur: Kohima Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem on Monday said LPG distribution in the district remains normal, with no irregularities detected following a recent inspection drive.
A district-level monitoring committee carried out inspections of LPG distribution agencies and outlets across Kohima on March 28. The exercise was conducted under provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, among other relevant laws.
The inspection team included officials from the district administration, Kohima Police, the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Kohima Municipal Council, and the Legal Metrology department.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, all LPG distributors were found to be complying with the latest guidelines issued by the Food and Civil Supplies Department. No instances of hoarding, black-marketing, or overpricing were reported during the inspections.
He added that LPG supply across the district is adequate and functioning smoothly.
Appealing for public cooperation, Buchem urged residents not to be swayed by unverified or misleading information and to refrain from spreading rumours.
He also advised that any cases of malpractice by distributors or hoarding by individuals should be reported to the nearest police station or the district administration for prompt action.