Supreme Court notice to Delhi Government on lack of regular appointments to DERC
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea regarding the urgent need for regular appointments to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The petition highlights that the current composition of DERC is inadequate and violates legal mandates, leading to inefficiencies in addressing electricity-related issues. The lack of a judicial member and a chairperson hampers the commission's ability to function independently and effectively.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Delhi government regarding the DERC's appointments.
- ▪The petition argues that the current DERC structure is contrary to legal requirements and lacks necessary members.
- ▪It emphasizes that the absence of regular appointments undermines the commission's autonomy and effectiveness.
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The Supreme Court on Monday (May 18, 2026) decided to examine a plea seeking the constitution of a selection committee to make regular appointments of chairperson and members to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) expeditiously.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to the Delhi government and the DERC on a petition filed by NGO, Energy Watchdog, represented by advocate Pranav Sachdeva, who argued that a dysfunctional DERC would result in petitions and applications seeking redress in electricity and energy-related issues pile-up in the national capital.The petition said the government had not made any move to even include a judicial member on the DERC.“The present composition of DERC is wholly contrary to law as it consists of only two pro tem…
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