The Narshingdi district administration, in collaboration with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, carried out a joint drive to disconnect illegal gas connections in the Basail and Gorashal areas. During the operation, Titas Gas authorities imposed fines totaling Taka 2.30 lakh through mobile courts in seven cases. The fines included Taka 1.10 lakh in three cases in Basail and another Taka 1.10 lakh in three cases in Gorashal, all under the Bangladesh Gas Act, 2010. Additionally, a fine of Taka 10,000 was imposed in another case under the Consumers' Right Protection Act, 2009. The district administration has indicated that such drives will continue in the future to combat illegal gas use and connections.
Drive Details and Penalties
The operation targeted illegal gas connections, resulting in significant penalties. In Basail, three cases led to fines of Taka 1.10 lakh, while in Gorashal, three more cases incurred the same amount in fines. An additional case under the Consumers' Right Protection Act, 2009, resulted in a fine of Taka 10,000. The mobile court was led by Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Nepal Kanti Dev.
Ongoing Efforts Against Illegal Gas Use
District administration sources have confirmed that the efforts to combat illegal gas use, gas wastage, and illegal connections will persist. These operations are crucial for ensuring compliance with gas regulations and protecting consumer rights. The collaboration between the district administration and Titas Gas highlights a concerted effort to address these issues effectively.
