Sanjay Gupta, a retired IAS officer who previously served as the chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh, has officially taken over as the chairperson of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC). His appointment comes after the retirement of Vishwajit Khanna on April 22. Gupta's selection was made by a three-member panel led by Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha, and he will serve a term of five years or until he reaches 65 years of age, whichever comes first. The PSERC plays a crucial role in regulating the power sector in Punjab, overseeing electricity tariffs, distribution, and compliance with the Electricity Act of 2003. Gupta was chosen over several senior bureaucrats and engineers, including former Punjab officials A Venu Prasad and Anurag Aggarwal. Despite facing political backlash regarding administrative appointments, AAP's Baltej Pannu defended Gupta's selection, asserting that the criticisms from opposition parties are politically motivated and reflect their frustration with the current government.