SC issues notice to govt. on lack of regular appointments to DERC
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea for the establishment of a selection committee to expedite regular appointments to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The petition, filed by Energy Watchdog, highlights the dysfunctionality of the current DERC due to the absence of a chairperson and a judicial member. The court has issued notices to the Delhi government and DERC regarding the matter.
- ▪The Supreme Court is examining a plea for regular appointments to the DERC.
- ▪Energy Watchdog filed the petition citing dysfunctionality in the current DERC.
- ▪The DERC currently has only two pro tem members and lacks a chairperson.
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The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a plea seeking the constitution of a selection committee for expeditious regular appointments to the posts of chairperson and members of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).A Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant issued notices to the Delhi government and DERC on a petition filed by Energy Watchdog, an NGO. Represented by advocate Pranav Sachdeva, the petitioner stated that a dysfunctional DERC would lead to a pile-up of petitions and applications seeking redress in electricity and energy-related matters.
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