SC notice to Delhi Lieutenant Governor in DERC chief appointment case
1 year, 8 months ago

SC notice to Delhi Lieutenant Governor in DERC chief appointment case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the office of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena to respond to a petition filed by the Delhi government alleging inaction on their part to clear a proposal to appoint the chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. Chandrachud, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi submitted that the L-G had been delaying a decision on the ground that he required legal opinion to ascertain if the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court was required to make the appointment. On January 10, the then Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had written to the L-G, requesting him to urgently clear the appointment of the DERC chairman. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier approved the appointment of Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as the next chairperson of the DERC.

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SC Allows Continuation of Former Delhi HC Judge as Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Despite Crossing Age Limit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Allows Continuation of Former Delhi HC Judge as Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Despite Crossing Age Limit

The Hindu  

Former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, has been allowed to continue as Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) despite crossing the age limit of 65 years. The Supreme Court's order came after a plea by the Delhi government, which was agreeable to both options presented by the court: either continuing Nath in the post or naming …

Supreme Court Forms Committee For Selection Of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Pro Tem Members
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Forms Committee For Selection Of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Pro Tem Members

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued an order directing the formation of a committee for appointing two pro tem members to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. As per the order, the committee will consist of Mr. Jayant Nath, a former Delhi High Court judge who currently serves as the pro tem chairman. Joining him are Justice Ramesh Ranganathan, the Chairperson …

Supreme Court names Delhi high court ex-judge as pro-tem DERC chief
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court names Delhi high court ex-judge as pro-tem DERC chief

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday nominated a former Delhi high court judge as the pro-tem chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission after it failed to get the chief minister and lieutenant governor to agree on a common name for the post which has been lying vacant since January. In January, the post of DERC chairperson fell vacant, and following …

After Stalemate Between Delhi Govt & LG, Supreme Court Selects DERC Chairperson; Appoints Ex-Judge Jayant Nath
1 year, 5 months ago

After Stalemate Between Delhi Govt & LG, Supreme Court Selects DERC Chairperson; Appoints Ex-Judge Jayant Nath

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday appointed former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission on a pro-tem basis. In the last hearing, the Supreme Court was informed that the Delhi Government and the Lieutenant Governor could not agree on a name for the appointment of Chairperson of the DERC. Accordingly, the …

Amid deadlock, former HC judge appointed as interim chief of Delhi power board
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid deadlock, former HC judge appointed as interim chief of Delhi power board

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday appointed former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. Former Delhi HC judge Jayant Nath The order was passed by a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which was told by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Government, that the apex …

Delhi LG, Kejriwal to meet tomorrow to decide on new DERC chairperson: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi LG, Kejriwal to meet tomorrow to decide on new DERC chairperson: Report

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and LG V K Saxena will meet on Wednesday to decide on the appointment of DERC chairman for which the AAP dispensation has furnished three names, official sources said. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor VK Saxena. The post of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairman assumes significance since the regulator decides the …

Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC
1 year, 5 months ago

Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday urged the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Delhi to stop “political bickering” and conduct themselves as constitutional functionaries to zero in on a name for appointment as the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairperson. LG delayed clearance The Delhi government had initially approved the appointment of retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Rajeev Shrivastava, …

Rise above political bickering, give name for DERC chairperson: SC to Delhi CM, L-G
1 year, 5 months ago

Rise above political bickering, give name for DERC chairperson: SC to Delhi CM, L-G

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to sit together and agree on a common name for appointment as chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission stating that there cannot be any “bickering between constitutional authorities tasked with running the affairs of Delhi”. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi LG VK …

Supreme Court to Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi L-G Saxena: ‘Rise above political bickering and govern….’
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court to Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi L-G Saxena: ‘Rise above political bickering and govern….’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor VK Saxena need to rise above political bickering and get down to the serious business of governance in the national capital, said the Supreme Court on Monday, as it asked both of them to sit together and decide unanimously on the next the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chief. Last week, the Supreme Court …

Centre told to clarify rule under which DERC appointment done
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre told to clarify rule under which DERC appointment done

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the administration of oath to the newly appointed Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairperson, justice Umesh Kumar, and sought the Union government’s response on a plea challenging an ordinance that it relied on to fix the appointment. During Tuesday’s hearing, Singhvi argued the Centre’s notification appointing justice Kumar as DERC chairperson could not be issued …

Supreme Court steps in to defer administration of oath to Justice Kumar as DERC head
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court steps in to defer administration of oath to Justice Kumar as DERC head

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 4 stepped in to defer the swearing-in of former Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Umesh Kumar, as Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairperson. On July 4, the Arvind Kejriwal Government, represented by senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and Shadan Farasat, alleged that the Centre’s appointment of Justice Umesh Kumar was an attempt to stop the AAP regime’s …

SC Defers DERC Chairman's Oath, Issues Notice To Centre And LG On Delhi Government's Plea
1 year, 6 months ago

SC Defers DERC Chairman's Oath, Issues Notice To Centre And LG On Delhi Government's Plea

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has deferred the oath-taking ceremony of the appointment of Justice Umesh Kumar as the chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission till July 11, the date it will hear the case. “The administering of oath to the former judge of Allahabad High Court stands deferred,” said a bench comprising Chief justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice PS …

LG tells government to hold swearing of new DERC chief soon
1 year, 6 months ago

LG tells government to hold swearing of new DERC chief soon

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday wrote to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over “unnecessary delay” in administering oath of office to newly appointed chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission justice Kumar was appointed to the post by the President on June 21. The LG urged the chief minister to ensure that the power minister administers the oath to DERC …

'Unnecessary Delay': LG Writes To Delhi CM Over Administering Oath Of Office To DERC Chairman
1 year, 6 months ago

'Unnecessary Delay': LG Writes To Delhi CM Over Administering Oath Of Office To DERC Chairman

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, expressing concern about the "unnecessary delay" in appointing former Allahabad High Court judge Umesh Kumar as head of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. "I am in receipt of a communication regarding unnecessary delay in administering oath of office to Hon'ble Justice Shri Umesh Kumar as Chairperson, …

Justice Umesh Kumar appointed DERC chairman; Delhi L-G vs AAP 'power' tussle likely
1 year, 6 months ago

Justice Umesh Kumar appointed DERC chairman; Delhi L-G vs AAP 'power' tussle likely

Hindustan Times  

The president has appointed former Allahabad high court judge Umesh Kumar the new chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, a statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said. The appointment could trigger a fresh row between Delhi L-G VK Saxena and the AAP government as CM Arvind Kejriwal had approved the appointment of justice Rajeev Kumar Srivastava as the …

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks
1 year, 7 months ago

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the appointment of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission be made in two weeks, dousing another flashpoint between the AAP government and the Lieutenant-Governor. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had approved the selection of retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Rajeev Shrivastava, as Chairperson. The L-G’s office had insisted that the Delhi High Court …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi against the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's inaction in approving the proposal to appoint retired MP High Court Judge, Justice Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu. The Supreme Court, on Friday, …

Delhi govt okays appointment of retd Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as electricity panel chief
2 years ago

Delhi govt okays appointment of retd Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as electricity panel chief

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the appointment of Justice Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava as the chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. Sharing details about the appointment on Twitter, Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Delhi government approves appointment of Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as next Chairman of DERC. Delhi govt approves appointment of Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as next Chairman of DERC. …

Remove DDC vice-chairman Jasmine Shah for misusing office: Delhi L-G directs Kejriwal
2 years, 1 month ago

Remove DDC vice-chairman Jasmine Shah for misusing office: Delhi L-G directs Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi L-G vs AAP: The Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has asked chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to remove Jasmine Shah from the post of Vice Chairman of the Dialogue and Development Commission for misusing his office for political purposes. Lt Governor also directed the CM to restrict Jasmine Shah from “discharging his duties” as the vice chairman of DDC and …

Retired Allahabad HC Judge, Justice Shabihul Hasnain Appointed Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairperson
3 years, 5 months ago

Retired Allahabad HC Judge, Justice Shabihul Hasnain Appointed Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairperson

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has appointed retired Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shabihul Hasnain as the next chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed in a tweet.Justice Hasnain will take the place of Justice Satyendra Singh Chauhan, a judge at the Allahabad HC who retired on July 4 upon turning 65.Delhi Government. The Delhi Government …

DERC chief takes oath of office
6 years, 6 months ago

DERC chief takes oath of office

The Hindu  

Satyendra Singh Chauhan, retired judge of the Allahabad High Court, who was appointed chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, took the oath to office at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday. Speaking at the ceremony, Power Minister Satyendar Jain, who administered the oath said, “This is the first time in DERC’s history that a judge has been made chairman.” Chief …

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