The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Extraordinary, No. 12, published on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, announces a notification by the Government's Energy Department. As per G.O.Ms.No. 1, Energy (D1), dated 8th January 2025, Thiru.R.Manivannan has been appointed as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, Chennai, in accordance with sub-section (5) of Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003). The appointment is based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted under section 85 of the said Act. Beela Venkatesan, Principal Secretary to Government, issues the notification. The Gazette is registered under No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14 and R. Dis. No. 197/2009, priced at Re. 0.80 Paise. It is printed and published by the Commissioner of Stationery and Printing, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: Central Act that governs the appointment of the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission: The electricity regulatory body whose Chairman is being appointed.
Chennai: The city where the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission is located.
Energy Department: The department issuing the notification regarding the appointment of the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.