KYC forms to verify addresses, explain officials

GANGTOK, 05 Dec: The KYC forms, which are actually meant only for those with multiple connections, are being propped up as a possible solution to the problem of verification of addresses. In this regard, officials state that all consumers here in Sikkim are being made to submit KYC forms since many residential addresses of consumers have not been accurately provided or recorded.
However it has to be mentioned that all addresses in the state are vague especially without the convenience of a house numbering system. So it is still an open question whether people can detail their addresses better than they already have.
The IOC has been blocking connections phase wise on the basis of the KYC details. This has been broken down to several phases. First to face blockages are those connections with same names and same addresses; then come those connections with different names but same address and finally comes those with incomplete addresses.
Given the non existent system of recording addresses in Sikkim, especially in rural areas, people as well as authorities are bound to face a nightmare and it is hard to comprehend how this can be sorted out. Even multiple connections can have an explanation, for example the Gangtok Commandant of a paramilitary unit here has 10 connections from STCS in his name and address and all are still active. These are obviously not  for his individual use, but a convenient and practical option worked out for the personnel. Exact figures were not available but it has been informed that a few hundred connections have been blocked by the IOC. This includes connections issued by various dealers including STCS.
It may be informed here that several dealers have either deactivated or suspended numerous multiple connections while some remain active apparently based on information submitted in the KYC forms.