Obtaining approval for a commercial gas connection is crucial for businesses seeking efficient energy solutions. This process involves submitting necessary documents and adhering to safety regulations while demonstrating intended usage. Key legal frameworks include the Petroleum Act, 2016, Gas Distribution Rules, 2014, and Paragraphs 3.1.1 & 3.1.2 of the Gas Marketing Regulation 2014. These regulations ensure compliance with safety standards and outline procedures for obtaining a commercial gas connection, crucial for safe and compliant operations.
Issuing Authority
Name :Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Company
Address : Limited Titas Gas Bhaban, 105 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Kawranbazar Commercial Area, Dhaka -1215
Email : mdlgas@dbn-bd.net
Website: www.titasgas.org.bd
Required list of all documents
- Recent passport size color photo of the applicant [Two copies of the original attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Trade License (Updated) [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- TIN Certificate [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Documents of land ownership/occupancy [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of Holding Tax and Name Clearance Certificate issued by RAJUK/ City Corporation/ competent authority [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Rental agreement (in case of rented place) [original copy]
- Succession Certificate (in absence of the land ownership) [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Detailed description of the connection and paid bills (for existing gas connection) [original copy]
- Proposed pipe line design [Four copies of the original]
- Technical catalogue of gas equipment that will be established [For Boiler/ oven/ drier etc]
- Fire License/Clearance for high-rise building from FSCD (if applicable) [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Environment Clearance Certificate (if applicable) [original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
Step by step all documents
Step 1: Application Submission and Verification: Applicant collects the prescribed Application Form from the office of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd., submits it along with required documents, and the concerned officer conducts a verification survey within 5 working days.
Step 2: Gas Load Assessment and Approval: Based on the verification survey, the concerned officer of Titas Gas fixes the load of gas on the basis of imported structure, size, and boiler requirements. Titas Gas approves the load of Gas within 14 working days after the completion of verification.
Step 3: Commissioning Fee Payment and Approval: Applicant receives a Demand Note for commissioning fee and security deposit within the next 5 working days from Titas Gas. The applicant then submits the money receipt at the office of Titas Gas (deposited at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank as commissioning fee and security deposit) and receives the final Approval upon completion of payment and other requirements.
Fee schedule
Application Form: BDT 200.00 [Cash payment at Titas Gas office at the time of submission]
Commissioning fee: BDT 500.00
[Required to be deposited in a Treasury Chalan at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank]
Security deposit (according to rate fixed by Titas Gas):
(a) Gas bill of 3 months (If the applicant is the owner of the land)
(b) Gas bill of 6 months (If the applicant is tenant)
[Required to be deposited in a Treasury Chalan at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank]
Official time limit
Two (2) months
Actual time limit