Sui Northern Gas Notice — Report Gas Theft Now; Penalties Under Gas Theft Control & Recovery Act, 2016

Issuer: Sui Northern Gas (SNGPL). This public safety and enforcement notice warns that gas theft and illegal gas connections are punishable under the Gas Theft Control & Recovery Act, 2016, and urges the public to report suspected gas theft or illegal connections immediately.

Penalties shown in the notice include imprisonment and monetary fines. The notice indicates imprisonment terms starting from as short as six months and going up to 14 years, and fines ranging from about Rs. 100,000 up to Rs. 10,000,000 (1 crore), depending on the offence severity as defined under the Act.

How to report: Call the dedicated SNGPL helpline 119 or use the SNGPL Connect mobile app (QR code provided in the notice) to report gas theft or illegal connections.

Purpose: Public warning and enforcement advisory to deter gas theft, protect public safety and recover losses under existing law.