Oxygen cylinder security amount reduced by Chandigarh administration

The Chandigarh administration, with the assistance of National Informatics Centre (NIC), has also started issuance of online e-permit for oxygen cylinder to patients who have a prescription from a doctor. The facility has been made available on the website of the Chandigarh administration. (http://chandigarh.gov.in/health_covid19.html)

The delivery of cylinders (maximum two) will be done by M/s Super Agencies based out of Industrial Area-I, Chandigarh. A patient needs to have a prescription from a doctor citing the requirement of oxygen, along with address proof of Chandigarh.

Refilling charges

Now the refilling charges and refundable security for ‘B’ Type Oxygen Cylinders by M/s Super Agencies are as under:

If having empty Cylinder:

• Refilling charges @ Rs. 175/- plus 12% GST, for each ‘B’ Type Cylinder

If not having empty cylinder:

• Refilling charges as per above rate
• Security @ Rs. 8,000/- for each ‘B’ Type is required to be deposited. On return of the empty cylinder, the security amount will be refunded by the firm, after deduction of rent @Rs. 100/- per day per cylinder.

Hence the person having own ‘B’ Cylinder will pay Rs. 196/- (Rs. 175 + GST) only as refilling charges. The security amount Rs. 8,000/- is only for those who are not having empty cylinder,” it was said.