Vadodara: Teams of Vadodara Gas Limited (VGL), along with police personnel, carried out a drive against defaulters and recovered ₹7.33 lakh from consumers who had used pipeline gas but failed to clear their outstanding bills. Gas connections of 29 customers who refused to pay their dues were disconnected.

On Thursday, two VGL teams conducted raids at multiple locations across the city, including Pareshnagar, Harijanwas, Hathiakhad Road, Khedkar Paliyu, Funanish Road, Mahadev Lake, Chamundadham Society, Punjan Park and Wankarwas. The action targeted 68 consumers who had not paid their gas bills despite availing the service.

During the drive, 39 defaulters cleared their outstanding dues amounting to ₹7,33,892 on the spot. However, 29 consumers refused to pay arrears totalling ₹9,15,202, following which their gas connections were disconnected. The action created a stir among defaulters in the area.

Recovery drive over three days

VGL officials said the recovery drive has been underway for the past three days. On February 3, teams visited 63 defaulters, of whom 25 paid ₹5,32,070, while gas connections of 38 consumers with pending dues of ₹42,27,954 were disconnected. On February 4, gas supply to 35 consumers was cut due to non-payment of bills amounting to ₹13,92,389. On February 5, connections of 29 more consumers were disconnected over unpaid dues of ₹9,15,202.

VGL officials said such drives will continue to ensure timely bill payments and to prevent misuse of pipeline gas services. DeshGujarat