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 court announced that Justice Jayant Nath shall be the chairperson. On the aspect of remuneration, CJI DY Chandrachud said– "Since the learned judge after demiting office is also engaged in other work, and having regard to nature of the pro-tem basis of the post, the LG and the CM of Delhi in consultation with Justice Nath shall notify the honorarium payable."

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Electricity consumers’ association demands early appointment of chairman for TNERC

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The Hindu  

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SC Allows Justice Jayant Nath to Continue as DERC Chairperson Despite Retirement Age
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Live Law  

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1 year ago

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The Hindu  

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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

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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

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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 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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

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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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

SC notice to Delhi Lieutenant Governor in DERC chief appointment case

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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2 years ago

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India Today  

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5 years, 1 month ago

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6 years, 6 months ago

DERC chief takes oath of office

The Hindu  

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