Mumbai, March 18 -- The Maharashtra government is intensifying efforts to ensure uninterrupted delivery of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers and curb black marketing, officials said on Wednesday.

According to the Maharashtra DGIPR, a total of 2,129 raids have been conducted across Maharashtra so far, resulting in the seizure of 1,208 LPG cylinders that were being illegally marketed.

These operations have led to the recovery of over Rs. 33 lakh from violators.

As part of these enforcement measures under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, 23 individuals have been booked for illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, with 18 persons arrested in connection with the cases.

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