LPG to PNG Push: SMC Mandates 24-Hour Nod, Allows Round-the-Clock Gas Pipeline Work
March 24, 2026
Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has granted special relaxations to speed up the expansion of the city gas distribution network being carried out by Gujarat Gas Company, allowing pipeline work on public roads even during night hours for the next four weeks in special cases.
The decision h...
In response to the global situation and government instructions, the Surat Municipal Corporation has taken urgent administrative steps to ensure speedy approvals and smooth execution of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project across the city. This decision allows Gujarat Gas Company to lay pipelines even during night hours using excavation or Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) methods, provided all necessary safety measures are followed.
While this move aims to accelerate the expansion of the...
