[Resolved]  Indane LPG — Ragarding procuring 2nd cylinder

Sir,
I am an ENT surgeon working at Medical College Kottayam. I have an Indane LPG connection from Commander Gas Agencies, Kottayam, Kerala. I had applied for a second cylinder on 22.04.08. Its almost seven months now and each time on enquiry I am given the reply that its the company policy not to give second gas connections. Is this true? or are the agents playing a trick on me? With a small kid at home, we find it almost impossible to manage without a second cylinder. Is there any means of assessing the amount of gas remaining in the cylinder? Since this is practically not possible, its usually difficult to decide when to book for the cylinder in advance. Adding on to this agony is the indefinite delivery period of about 3-5weeks.More or less amounting to begging for a cylinder with relatives or friends each time the cylinder gets over. Is there any way out of this problem other than provision for a second cylinder? Is there any means by which I can procure a second connection at the earliest? Something like a special provision for health care professionals/doctors. Please advise.

One more Query: Is it possible to apply for a gas connection from another company like HP or any other private providers when I have an already existing connection from Indane?

Expecting an early solution to my grievances,
Regards
Dr Rajeev Kumar M,
Kottayam-8