LPG distributors want govt to apply brakes on cash transfers

LPG gas distributors want the government to apply brakes on its direct benefit transfer for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). These distributors have expressed concers that there might be errors and problems in meeting the stiff timelines as center wants to rush with cash transfers before the general elections in 2014.

Limited human resources, said distributors are a major hinderance to meet short notices given by the government.  LPG distributors are struggling to collect documents to link Aadhar card and bank acccount numbers in time.

The scheme is aimed at curbing black-marketeering and leakages in subsidy. The distributors want the government to pay them for guiding customers and updating their data base in short notices.