Supreme Court turns down govt plea; CERC operations not likely to begin soon
NEW DELHI: 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.
