Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has introduced an Automated Vehicle Verification System at 10 retail outlets to strengthen safety checks for CNG cylinders. According to reports from ANI, the system is designed to identify vehicles with invalid or expired hydro-test certificates by matching vehicle registration details with cylinder certification records. The technology operates through high-resolution cameras installed at CNG station entries that capture vehicle registration numbers, which are then processed through an AI-based application for verification. The incoming registration details are processed through an artificial intelligence application to confirm vehicle-to-cylinder linkages and cross-reference compliance records hosted on the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) online portal.
The automated system generates real-time alerts when vehicles fail to meet required compliance conditions. As reported by ANI, these alerts are displayed on handheld terminals, digital LED boards, and public address speaker systems when a vehicle fails compliance checks. The verification process cross-checks certification data available on the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) portal to ensure accurate matching of vehicle-cylinder linkage. The system directly curtails manual oversight dependencies while establishing centralised monitoring across forecourts, with the proposed system enabling vehicle registration details to be matched with CNG cylinder hydro-test certification records.
The initiative operates under Rule 35, Sub-rule (1) of the Gas Cylinders (Amended) Rules, 2025, which mandates that all vehicular CNG cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing every three years at testing centres certified by PESO. According to ANI, non-compliant vehicles face fuel denial until owners produce updated testing certifications. The system enables vehicle registration details to be matched with CNG cylinder hydro-test certification records, facilitating identification of vehicles whose certification may have expired or may not be valid.
The automated verification system operates alongside a manual safety inspection drive across company retail stations, where forecourt staff inspect paper certificates before fuelling. As reported by ANI, company officers conduct field inspections to ensure attendants dispense fuel only after establishing valid documentation. The company stated that the initiative is part of a broader digital safety ecosystem, where relevant CNG cylinder certification information could eventually be integrated with a vehicle-related database, subject to applicable regulatory framework. With this automated verification system, IGL has made the compliance-checking process more systematic, technology-enabled and traceable while strengthening safety for customers and personnel working at CNG stations.
According to ANI, IGL noted that the mechanism will expand to its wider regional station network over time. The company emphasized that this initiative reflects its continuing focus on leveraging technology and digital solutions to further strengthen safety standards towards CNG refuelling. The automated verification system makes the compliance-checking process more systematic, technology-enabled and traceable while strengthening safety for customers and personnel working at CNG stations.
