Is gas inspection really mandatory every year? Or is my distributor scamming? (Bharat Gas).

I need some clarification about Bharat Gas (Bharat Petroleum LPG) inspections.

I already completed the official safety inspection in 2024, but recently I got a call saying the inspection is mandatory every year. What happens is They charge ₹240 for “inspection” and then try to add ₹1,000+ for hose/regulator/parts, even if everything is fine.

I checked online and found mixed information — some say inspection is required every 2 years, some say 5 years, but nowhere does it say it’s annual. The caller refused to give any official guideline or document.

So my questions are:

1. Is inspection actually mandatory?

2. If yes, what’s the official frequency? (2 years? 5 years?)

3. Are there official BPCL prices for regulators, hoses, etc.?

4. Can we refuse the inspection if it was recently done?

5. Are we allowed to buy replacement parts ourselves instead of paying inflated prices?

The whole process feels like a routine scam where they charge everyone the same ₹1,000+ every time.

Has anyone dealt with this? Any official source or clarification would help a lot.