'LPG biometric authentication only required for...': Govt issues clarification on mandatory eKYC

In a statement issued on Monday, for clarifying the mandated eKYC for all domestic LPG consumers, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (eKYC) is required for only the unauthenticated LPG customers, and not all customers.

The statement read, "The requirement of eKYC applies to those LPG consumers who have not done eKYC so far. If you are a non-PMUY customer and have done it before, you don't need to do it again."

The ministry said this is not a fresh direction and is part of the Government’s efforts to encourage more LPG consumers to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication.

They clarified that PMUY customers need to do it once every financial year, only for receiving targeted DBT subsidies after 7 refills i.e. on 8th and 9th refill. Supply of refills is not affected in any case.

"The eKYC ensures transparency, establishes clear eligibility, weeds out ghost consumers and discourages diversion of LPG," the Ministry's statement informed.

This comes a day after ministry said that domestic LPG consumers are required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (e-KYC).

It added that people can verify from comfort of their homes using Oil Marketing Company's mobile app and Aadhaar FaceRD app.