Section 18(2)(f) in The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Regulations, 2008
(f)the Board reserves the right to get the actual physical progress and the financial commitment certified and depending upon the progress achieved, the Board may consider authorizing the entity for the authorized area-(i)as per the geographical area in its DFR;(ii)as per the geographical area actually covered under implementation till the appointed day; or(iii)the geographical area as specified by the Board;