Sanjay Gupta Appointed as New Chairperson of Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission
Punjab: Former HP chief secy takes charge as PSERC chairperson
Hindustan Times
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Sanjay Gupta, former chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC). His term lasts five years or until he turns 65, succeeding Vishwajit Khanna. The appointment has faced some political criticism, which the AAP government defends as unfounded.
- 01Sanjay Gupta, a retired IAS officer from the 1988 batch, took charge as PSERC chairperson on Wednesday.
- 02Gupta's appointment was finalized by a panel led by Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha.
- 03He succeeds Vishwajit Khanna, who retired on April 22.
- 04The PSERC regulates Punjab's power sector, including tariff determinations and compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003.
- 05AAP's Baltej Pannu defended Gupta's appointment against opposition criticism, labeling it as politically motivated.
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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.
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Gupta's appointment could influence the regulatory landscape of Punjab's power sector, affecting electricity tariffs and service quality for consumers.
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