Updated: 08/Oct/2025 

• Shri Tejasvi Surya (Member of Parliament)
  
  
• Dr C. N. Manjunath, (Member of Parliament)
  
  
• Shri M. Krishnappa (MLA)
  
  
• Shri M. Satish Reddy (MLA) and
  
  
• Shri M Jayaram (ex Corporator for our area)
  
  

Current Updates

-09/Oct/2025:  Followed up with GAIL on the pipelines laying outside for 1+ KM to confirm if this work is pending / is it excess pipe. This would help gain an understanding of the time it is expected to take. Also requested that though we are all eagerly waiting for GAIL Gas, that safety and procedure not be compromised. Also understand that Ex-Corporator M Jayaram and MLA Shri M Krishnappa  have been following up, on a regular basis, with GAIL to ensure any impedements are cleared up and have requested prioritizing South City. 

- 08/Oct/2025: The escalation to the MP and GAIL Gas seems to have resulted in expediting work over the past 1 week by deploying additional staff working in shifts around the clock and over public holidays to cover the overall length of the pipeline. The pipeline can be seen installed up to Nayara petrol pump with GAIL Stones along the road sides on the Brigade Millenium road.

GAIL has reported to have completed the pipe laying work from Nayara petrol pump upto South City barring a 90 meter gap near a Nala / bridge at  Naraya Petrol Pump, where they faced some local challenges, which they have overcome,  and also with BESCOM as they are identifying electric wire paths - requiring them to proceed with caution. This work involved takes only 7 to 8 days, however given the complexity, its subject to obstacles they may face. They realistically expect to complete the pipe work before the 19th of October 2025. 

I have requested the GAIL senior member today to request inspecting flats having pending meter / internal pipe installation work and necessary work be planned with the resident. Earlier, GAIL was apprehensive where they had to drill through expensive interiors as this is not in their scope and they cannot take responsibility for damages. This has to be worked between the resident and the GAIL team.  Therefore during inspection the GAIL team/official may request drilling / other arrangements to be done by the resident in working with resident's vendors should they see an issue undertaking this work. This is purely a decision to be taken by the resident SCMC/Sugruha has no advise/suggestions/responsibility in this regard.

Also, given that the pipeline pieces are still seen near the Mini Forest Road and the South City - Balaji Service Station road, that an inspection be made to confirm that the pipeline is installed, complete and ready barring the 90 meters pending stretch. It could be that this is excess pipe and due to debris, garbage dumping and cars being parked, I could not make out if mole trenches are present. I am given to understand that an inspection is planned shortly. Should there be any updates, this page will be updated post the inspection over the next couple of days.

Photos of the pipes in the locations mentioned above(are these excess of installed pipes, or awaiting installation) 

There is also a 300 meter internal stretch for B-Blocks that requires manual digging owing to electrical lines and they will proceed with caution with this stretch. This was brought up in my tele-meeting with GAIL today.

This will be done in 2 phases,  for early applicants: Phase 1, who already have the meter installed.  Phase 2: those who have applied, have received a BP number but don't have meters/internal pipelines installed.  Both these phases are expected to close before Dec'25/ Jan 2026. If the activity moves without many impediments, we may even see GAS reaching South City around late November 2025. 

SCOPE of Sugruha: Sugruha has been coordinating, following up to push GAIL Gas connectivity; and has already introduced the GAIL team to SCMC  & JLL back in June 25, in order to progress technical work inside our Apartment Complex. Sugruha will endeavor to support this as and when requested by JLL/SCMC/GAIL/Residents.

Request residents to be patient and await further information. The process of laying and final connection to households are completely being managed by GAIL.  timelines are indicative, GAIL is working with multiple govt agencies,  impediments could come up and get resolved quickly or could take time. SUGRUHA has been coordinating and facilitating with all agencies involved to expedite the process as much as can be done. Thanks for your understanding. 

- 04/Oct/2025:  Update from GAIL Gas representative: 

1. External Pipeline laying activity from RBI/Gaurav Nagar to South City: The previous external piping contractor was replaced, The new vendor has being appointed and should start work approx by 5th of October 2025, expected to take about a month leading to a date of mid of November 2025. The  pipeline digging will start from Gaurav Nagar (near Elita) via mini forest,  Balaji service station road to Southcity. 

2. Safe digging: Some of the areas where BESCOM underground lines are expected to exist, will require manual digging to avoid short circuit as faced earlier in July. 

3. The internal pressure test in all building was performed early September 2025. 

4. Pending meter installation and internal work: will be resumed once the gas pipeline (point1) reaches South city, expected mid Jan 2026

I made a humble request was made during a Bhoomi Pooja, where the MP and GAIL officials were present, near Konankunte, on 28th August 2025, that work be expedited while ensuring safety and standard procedure is followed. 

Continuous followup on a daily basis is in progress 

For mobile readers: Click read more for earlier Updates, FAQs and Application procedure

There are 4 categories of residents requiring GAIL Gas connection observed today:

1. Residents who have submitted the form and KYC details  previously and have been assigned a BP & Application number as per the sheet shared

2. Apartments where there are ownership changes (owing to sale / hier / other scenarios)  or any of the fields are incorrectly mentioned in the sheet, and have been assigned a BP & Application number:

Action to be taken as per message from GAIL Gas Limited: 

---Quote message from GAIL--
KYC UPDATION:  Please transfer the NAME From BUILDER to the OWNER

NAME :
BP No: 
CONTACT No :
Alt Mob No (Optional):
EMAIL ID:
Alt Email Id (Optional):
ONE ID PROOF = Aadhar or PAN card or DL or Passport or Voters id
ADDRESS PROOF of the FLAT = Sale deed(1st 5pages & schedule "C' page) or possession letter or electricity bill or BBMP tax paid receipt

PLEASE SHARE ABOVE DETAILS & DOCUMENTS TO THIS EMAIL I'D: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks and regards
GAIL Gas Limited 

---Unquote---

Please  fill out this google form once above is done

3. Fresh Applications (Resident Owners, where your apartment does not figure in the sheet)

GAIL Online Registration :

REGISTARTION PROCEDURE
https://youtu.be/5faIlx5RX9I?si=iwugi9k0lUPttmFP

REGISTARTION LINK
https://customer.gailgaspng.com/Home/CustomerRegistration_BeforeLogin

Physical Form Submission:

a. Fill up the GAIL Gas Application http://sugruha.in/images/com_adsmanager/contents/uploaded/GAIL-Application.pdf
b. Attach : 
       - ONE ID PROOF Xerox Copy = Aadhar or PAN card or DL or Passport or Voters id
       - ADDRESS PROOF Xerox Copy of the FLAT = Sale deed(1st 5 pages & schedule "C' page) or possession letter or electricity bill or BBMP tax paid receipt
c. Submit to GAIL Gas Camp at South City

 Please  fill out this google form once done.  (this is only for reference purposes, and would serve as a quick recknor in case of any missing info, this is purely voluntary and left to residents to fill in)

You could take a print of this form, fill it up and hand it over to Sugruha office (1st Floor, Old Club House, South City) or submit the form at the GAIL Office In HSR 

4. There are a few owners, who have registered and have a BP No and Application number as per this PDF (complicated to read - but its a PDF and not easy to modify)

This has been raised with GAIL officials and they are looking into it. An update will be provided. Kindly fill the form mentioned above and choose "Issue -  BP Number allocated, but not in sheet", GAIL has assured that they will look into this matter

 Please  fill out this google form.  (this is only for reference purposes, and would serve as a quick recknor in case of any missing info, this is purely voluntary and left to residents to fill in)

• Cheques  Favoring of  “GAIL GAS LIMITED", will be payable at time closer to the connection being given.
• There will be a notice / updaate in the  whatsapp group about the same  NO payment required during these camps unless a notification is issued
• Residents are encouraged to review their details on the sheet,  or feel free to raise it with GAIL Gas on their visit to South City. In the event you have received clarification, kindly submit the clarification in the form to help our community. 
• Please note that any and all payments should only be on a/c payee cheque issued in favour of "GAIL Gas Limited". They will also provide an online payment option. 
• Interested residents are requested to apply without delay

Frequently Asked Questions (Summarising sessions so far in South City):

The link to the FAQ on the GAIL Gas website: https://gailgas.com/faq

Please do note the warning provided by GAIL Gas.

Please find the FAQ listed below based on queries raised and responded to on the session held on 27/July/2025 by GAIL

Link to FAQ of 2018

The project was initially launched by Pavithran working with information from his contacts that GAIL has launched the service in 2018. However after a few electrical issues the work was stopped in 2019, Covid being another dampner to the initiative.

We thank Ananth sir for organising the sheet and sharing the same with the community

There are a few flats which are not listed accurately in the list, we request owners to kindly review their details in the sheet provided. Incase of any discrepancy, please fill out the form listed above. https://forms.gle/rmVyHNca8AXDG9FG6

Please note that this is being done on best efforts basis, we are only enablers in the process. The ownership of transaction for your apartment with GAIL is under your respnsibility and accountability. 

Appendix A: JMR Form - please store for long term reference (in your email / safe storage) 

Notices issued by SCMC/JLL: 

02/Aug/2025: 

Photos of work in progress:

 13/Aug/2024: GAIL Gas meters being installed in A1 Block

04/Aug/2025: 2PM: Riser pipe work started in A Blocks (will be working without break to deliver asap)

26/Jul/2025: Gail gas pipeline T-connection and riser work is currently in progress at the site for A Block GAIL Gas subscribers

Background:

Way back in 2018, Pavithran (Sugruha board member) had received information from his friend in MECON who was a consultant for GAIL Gas that GAIL is supplying piped natural gas to apartment complexes. This project was initiated with full force, and homes were fitted with meters etc. However, due to technical issues and COVID hitting us, this progress was halted.

 _{Page Created & Updated by : Smaran Mudbidri, Convener for GAIL Coordination,  SUGRUHA | Created on 18/Jun/2025}