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 Minister Arvind Kejirwal, also present, congratulated the chairman and commended the power situation in Delhi. ‘Period of stability’ “The power sector in Delhi is going through its best period. The relationship between all stakeholders is health and trusting,” he said, adding, “Such a period of stability is the best time to bring in innovations, we hope it continues.” The previous appointee to the post by the Aam Admi Party, Krishna Saini, had been removed by the then Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung, in 2016.

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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

Live Law  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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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

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ABP News  

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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  

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'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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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