(ET)
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is likely to remain non-functional for atleast one more month as the Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that the newly appointed members of the power regulator should continue to be on leave till a member law is appointed. Meanwhile, sources in the government said it has shortlisted the suitable candidates but the regulatory approvals may take time.
The commission has been non-functional since August 28 as the apex court had asked two members of CERC to go on leave till the time a member-law is appointed. The contempt petition was filed by K K Agarwal and Advocate Ravi Sharma argued on behalf of the petitioner. Additional Solicitor General Madhvi Divan argued on behalf of the Central government.
On Friday, the Supreme Court turned down the government’s plea seeking reinstatement of member technical in CERC to begin operations. CERC could have begun operations had court allowed member technical I S Jha to resume office as the chairman of the Central Electricity Authority also serves as ex-officio member of the commission.
