(a) whether the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) had completed laying of gas
pipeline for supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Madangir DDA Flats of South
Delhi or some gas agencies in the area are obstructing these pipelines;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time frame by which PNG supply will commence in the aforesaid area?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI R.P.N SINGH)
(a) & (b): The areas/colonies to be covered with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply
by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) is based on the availability of trunk steel
pipelines, technical feasibility, and safety aspects. IGL had undertaken a survey
of Madangir DDA Flats of South Delhi to determine technical feasibility. Due to
very narrow lanes in the area, it has been found unsafe from operations and maintenance
angle, to lay underground network of pipelines to provide connectivity to houses.
(c): Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.