Delhi begins process to appoint new electricity regulator chairperson

The Delhi government has begun the process of appointing a new chairperson for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), the body responsible for regulating the capital’s electricity sector.

Eligible candidates have already been interviewed, officials familiar with the development said. The next step in the appointment process and the timeline for naming the new chairperson were not immediately clear.

DERC’s chairperson leads the commission that handles key regulatory matters involving Delhi’s power distribution system. Its decisions can affect electricity consumers as well as distribution companies operating in the city.

For Delhi residents, the appointment matters because the commission plays a central role in oversight of the electricity sector, including issues that can shape consumer-facing power policy. A new chairperson would take charge of the regulator’s work after the government completes the selection process.