Pentok consumers complain of delayed and insufficient LPG refills

MANGAN, 14 Oct: Everyday for the last four days LPG consumers from the Pentok area of Mangan were lining up for hours on end to get their LPG cylinders replaced. The supply, however, only got here today from Gangtok with 180 refilled cylinders at Rs 460 per cylinder while there were more than 270 consumers waiting in line.
The 180 cylinders were distributed today while those who did not get their LPG cylinders were informed that another batch will arrive soon, however, no date for delivery has been fixed as yet. STCS, which is in charge of the entire North district, assured the public here that one more vehicle with 200 cylinders will arrive within a week.
The public feel that the area MLA and the concerned Ward Nagar Panchayats should take initiatives to manage the LPG supply and ensure timely and regular supply in the future. The public of Mangan have also demanded for an LPG store to be set up which should be run by a society. The STCS should give permission to run this distribution centre which will have to stock at least 150 LPG cylinders for the public’s convenience, they feel.
On the other hand, the teachers of Mangan and surrounding areas have demanded for a teachers’ quota as classes are being affected while the teachers are out to get their refilled cylinders.
For information on the next date for LPG cylinder distribution at Pentok area, consumers can contact: +91-8768886680.