Supreme Court Demands Two-Day Deadline for Delhi Electricity Commission Selection Committee
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi government to provide a timeline within two days for forming a selection committee to appoint a DERC Chairperson, ending a year-long leadership vacuum. Supreme Court Chides Delhi Govt Over Delay In Constituting Selection Committee For DERC Appointments, Seeks Timeline In 2 Days Supreme Court Chides Delhi Govt Over Delay In Constituting Selection Committee For DERC Appointments, Seeks Timeline In 2 Days The Supreme Court today questioned the Delhi.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has operated without a Chairperson for nearly a year, stalling essential regulatory functions such as power tariff determinations. During the hearing, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul Pancholi expressed frustration, noting the process appears to be at a standstill. The court was responding to a petition from the NGO Energy Watchdog, which sought to compel the government to fulfill its statutory obligations under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Section 85 of the Electricity Act mandates the constitution of a selection committee to facilitate commission appointments. With the court now setting a 48-hour window for a formal timeline, the state executive faces immediate pressure to resolve the ongoing administrative deadlock.
Glossary
Selection Committee: A body formed under statutory requirements to evaluate and recommend candidates for key regulatory positions.
Quasi-Judicial: An entity that operates with powers resembling a court, tasked with resolving disputes and applying regulations within the power sector.
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