40 lakhs insurance on gas cylinder explosion The consumer is insured from the time of release of the gas connection. The risk cover varies according to the instalment paid and can go up to 50 lakhs for damages and hospitalisation.The consumer has to pay Rs 70 for two years towards vital maitenace charges and get certified that accessories are original and ISI approved. The recipt should be insisted upon for periodi check by the acredited company mechanic. If this condition is not satisfied then claims will not stand as the consumers will be blamed for flouting the norms.10, 000 accidents take place in a year due to cylinder explosions, but the number of deaths are less. The companies pay huge installments to Oriental Insurance, but not a single compensation is paid , because there are no claims and consumers are ignorant about their rights and responsibilities The companies and agencies do not give due publicity because of the additonal expenses in the highly subsidised product, Not even mandatory notice is displayed on the notice board The consumer should be compulsorily provided with the detail information of risk cover at the time of getting the domestic gas connection. On the other hand the consumer in his own interest should demand in writing from thre gas agency the details regarding risk cover, Ignorance of law will not protect even the most knowlegeable consumers in case of cylinder explosions and consequent damage It is a small price to pay and ensure risk cover Nelson Lopes. Chinchinim
