Property ownership changes are a common occurrence due to sale, purchase, inheritance, family settlement, gifting, or transfer of residential and commercial premises. When a property changes ownership, various utility services associated with the property must also be transferred to the new owner. One such important utility service is the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection provided by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).
IGL requires certain documentation to transfer an existing PNG connection from the previous owner to the new owner. In cases where the previous owner is unavailable, untraceable, deceased, or unable to sign the transfer request, IGL permits the new owner to submit a Type-B Declaration on a ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper.
This article explains the complete process, documentation requirements, legal implications, and best practices for obtaining and submitting the IGL Type-B Declaration.
Indraprastha Gas Limited is India's leading natural gas distribution company serving Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, and other regions.
IGL provides:
Whenever ownership of a property changes, IGL recommends updating the ownership records of the PNG connection to ensure smooth billing, service requests, security deposit claims, and legal compliance.
The Type-B Declaration is an indemnity and undertaking executed by the new owner of a property when the signature or consent of the previous owner cannot be obtained.
Through this declaration, the new owner:
The declaration must be executed on a ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper or e-Stamp Paper.
The Type-B Declaration is generally required in situations such as:
The property has been sold but the previous owner is unavailable to sign transfer documents.
The previous owner has relocated, changed contact details, or is otherwise unreachable.
The property has been inherited and utility records require updating.
Ownership documents exist but the previous owner cannot participate in the transfer process.
The PNG connection was installed many years ago and the registered owner is no longer associated with the property.
The declaration is a legally binding indemnity undertaking.
Executing the declaration on a ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper:
While purchasing the stamp paper online, applicants often see multiple options:
✅ e-Stamping
❌ e-Court Fee
❌ e-Registration Fee
For IGL Type-B Declaration, applicants should generally select:
The following documents are commonly required:
Collect all ownership-related documents proving lawful possession of the property.
Purchase a ₹100 Non-Judicial e-Stamp Certificate from the authorized government portal.
Draft the declaration mentioning:
Sign the declaration as per the supporting identity documents.
Attach:
Submit the complete application package at the concerned IGL office or customer service center.
IGL may verify:
Upon successful verification, the PNG connection records are updated in the new owner's name.
Timely transfer of the PNG connection offers several advantages:
Applications may be delayed or rejected due to:
The IGL Type-B Declaration is an important legal document that enables new property owners to transfer an existing PNG connection into their name when the previous owner's signature is unavailable. Executing the declaration on a ₹100 Non-Judicial e-Stamp Paper and submitting proper ownership, identity, and address documents significantly improves the chances of successful approval. By following the prescribed procedure and maintaining accurate records, applicants can ensure a smooth and hassle-free PNG connection ownership transfer with Indraprastha Gas Limited.