Indane Gas — compulsory taking of gas stove

Address: Sambalpur, Odisha

I want to take a gas connection but whether Indan or HP gas all dealers are asking to take the gas stove as it is cumpolsory.But as i have already one i don't want another stove.I want to know whether it is compulsory? It is really shocking for me.We are helpless.Please help us and guide us in this matter.
Prasanta Pradhan
Burla,Sambalpur.
Orissa-768019