Dhaka: The Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has launched a significant operation targeting illegal gas connections across Dhaka city, as well as Gazipur and Narayanganj districts. The operation, which took place yesterday, saw fines totaling approximately Taka 5,90,000 being collected.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was spearheaded by three executive magistrates and involved the disconnection of a large number of illegal gas connections. In the Turag area of the capital, the team disconnected 52 illegal double and one single residential connections and dismantled 200 feet of unauthorized pipelines. Additionally, they disconnected the illegal connection of a commercial boiler house and three drawers, collecting about Taka 3,20,000 in fines from the proprietors.
In a simultaneous effort, another mobile court, led by a different executive magistrate, targeted the Kaliakoir area in Gazipur district. The court disconnected illegal gas connections from 20 high-rise buildings and 260 double burners at five tin-shed buildings. They imposed a fine of Taka 50,000 on an individual for unauthorized gas usage, removed 290 feet of illegal pipelines, and confiscated five unauthorized regulators.
Meanwhile, a further team carried out operations at five locations in Rupganj upazila, Narayanganj district, seizing gas burners from two restaurants and collecting fines amounting to Taka 2,20,000. They also filed two legal cases related to these infractions and disconnected illegal gas connections from 190 houses during the operation.
The Titas Gas Company has indicated that similar operations will continue in the future to prevent gas wastage and ensure a stable supply to legitimate subscribers.