I came to DLF in March 2006. Immediately after coming I enquired about the gas connection and was told by Shanti Gas Service that new connections were not being given that time. They asked me to check after a couple of weeks. Since March 2006 till last month I kept enquiring about the new gas connection and every time I was told that the new connections are not being given.

In August, I casually discussed about this problem with one of the colleague in my office and he immediately suggested me to check with Bharat Gas's office. After calling up in the offfice in Hissar & Faridabad I came to know the connections are very much open and is available immediately. I also got the mobile number of Mr. Tanyal who is Bharat Gas's manager this Gurgaon area. Mr. Tanyal assured me that the connection is open and I should go to Shanti Gas Service with all the relevant papers to get the connection.

I reached Shanti Gas and asked for the connection. The person sitting there showed no hesitation in lying again that new connections are not open and I should enquire next month. I called up Mr. Tanyal right in front of the person. Hearing Mr. Tanyal's name this person became nervous and started signaling me to hang up as he would give the connection. Nevertheless I made that guy speak to Mr. Tanyal and after that it took less than 10 minutes to get the new gas connection. Right there when the guy was preparing papers for my connection, two other guys came asking for the new connection and this person had the guts to lie to them also.

I felt like a complete fool standing there. I was trying for the connection since March'2006 and never doubting even for a second that the people in Shanti Gas Service are blatantly lying to me.

Imagine the condition of the people who are denied such basic amenities as gas connection. With the spurt of growth all around and India being recognized as the Information Technology power in the world, there are still shops like Shanti Gas Service who are sadly linked to the company of Bharat Gas repute. I felt ashamed of the people of my country and the fact that basic amenities are DENIED to common man just because some people in the chain are GREEDY & CORRUPT.  

P.S: I would also like to show my sincere appreciation to Mr. Tanyal for helping me out so promptly.