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Delhi electricity bill to rise again: Discoms get nod for fresh power surcharge. Check BSES, Tata Power new rates

Delhi's power regulator has permitted an additional fuel surcharge for electricity companies. This allows discoms to charge up to eight percent more on consumer bills. The Delhi Electricity Regulation Commission granted similar relief for the previous month. This move aims to help discoms recover increased power purchase costs. The relaxation…

The Economic Times

DERC tweaks regulation for EV charging infra expansion in Delhi, utilisation of PM E-DRIVE subsidy

Under the existing Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, demand notes for low-tension electricity connections of up to 200 kW included only service line and development charges, security deposit and road restoration charges, they said.

The Economic Times

SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discoms

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concerning a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated regulatory assets. The court questioned the legality of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) decision to appoint…

The Economic Times

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Delhi Electricity Bill Hike: Who will pay more, how much BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL customers will be charged, and from when

Delhi electricity consumers may soon see higher power bills. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increased surcharge for power distribution companies. This change will primarily affect households with high electricity usage, particularly those consuming over 500 units monthly and not receiving government subsidies. The hike is due to…

The Economic Times

SC orders appointment of DERC chairperson, 2 members within two months

The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi government's selection committee to finalize appointments for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission within two months. This directive aims to fill vacant posts for the chairperson and two members. The court expects a compliance report after this period.

The Economic Times

Big relief for Delhi power consumers: SC says this cost can't be charged for no-supply period

Delhi electricity consumers receive significant relief as the Supreme Court ruled they cannot be made to pay for the depreciation costs of a TATA Power Delhi Distribution plant during periods of no supply. The court stated that consumers should not bear costs for services they do not receive.

The Economic Times

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to get new Chairman soon

The appointment process is set to begin shortly. Notably, the post of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) Chairman has been vacant for quite sometime. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal assures 'full cooperation' to new DERC chairperson Justice Jayant Nath (retd)

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured "full cooperation" from the city government to Justice Jayant Nath (retd), who took over as the DERC chairperson on Thursday.

The Times of India

Delhi minister Atishi to administer oath to newly appointed DERC chairperson

Delhi's Power Minister Atishi is to administer the oath to the newly appointed interim chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Thursday. Read further on dynamite News:

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Supreme Court nominates former Delhi High Court judge Jayant Nath as DERC chairperson

he Supreme Court on Friday, August 4, 2023, nominated former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as pro-tem chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) after the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) failed to reach a consensus on a name.

The Hindu

SC appoints former Delhi HC judge Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of power regulator DERC

Supreme Court appoints Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The office had been vacant for 6 months.

The Hindu

SC proposes to nominate pro tem DERC chairperson, takes time till August 4 to scout for suitable candidate

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said it needed time to consult possible candidates, who would be former High Court judges, and zero in on a name. The court listed the case on August 4.

The Hindu

Delhi CM Kejriwal, LG to hold meeting over appointment of DERC chairperson today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena are scheduled to sit together in a meeting to decide on the name of the Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

Morning Digest, July 18, 2023 | SC may refer Delhi Ordinance case to Const. Bench; ED takes in DMK Min. Ponmudy for questioning; Niti Aayog report claims decrease in multidimensional poverty; UAE Envoy clarifies rupee-dirham deal, and more

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Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC

SC urges L-G and Delhi govt. to stop "political bickering" and appoint DERC chairperson. CJI suggests two constitutional authorities should sit together to break the impasse

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SC to hear DERC chief issue, Delhi Services Ordinance on July 17

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for July 17 a plea of Delhi government relating to the appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) Chairperson. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court postpones oath-ceremony of Umesh Kumar as DERC Chairperson

The Apex Court was hearing a plea by the Delhi government challenging the appointment of former judge Justice Umesh Kumar as DERC Chairperson. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court steps in to defer administration of oath to Justice Kumar as DERC head

The Supreme Court on July 4 deferred the oath taking ceremony of DERC chairperson-designate Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar and sought responses from the Centre and the office of the Lieutenant Governor on a plea of the Delhi government challenging the law governing such an appointment.

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