## Report on Reconstitution of the State Advisory Committee for National Capital Territory of Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) regarding the reconstitution of the State Advisory Committee (SAC) for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The notification, dated June 17, 2025, supersedes a previous notification from July 26, 2023, and establishes a new SAC with a defined membership and objectives. The key finding is the comprehensive list of members from various governmental and private organizations, highlighting the importance of diverse stakeholder representation in advising the DERC on electricity-related matters. The reconstitution appears aimed at bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to the committee.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) notification concerning the reconstitution of the State Advisory Committee (SAC) for the National Capital Territory of Delhi, based solely on the information provided in the given text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment:** This notification acts as an amendment, superseding the notification No. F.737DERCDS201920Vol.VIC.F.No.6768880 dated 26 July, 2023.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objectives of the SAC, as inferred from the text, are to advise the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on:
* Major questions of policy.
* Matters relating to the quality, continuity, and extent of service provided by licensees.
* Compliance by licensees with the conditions and requirements of their license.
* Protection of consumer interest.
* Electricity supply and overall standards of performance by utilities.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text indicates this is an amendment to a previous policy. The rationale for this specific amendment—the reconstitution of the SAC—likely stems from a need for updated expertise, representation, or a periodic review and refresh of the committee membership. The text indicates that the previous committee was formed under notification dated July 26, 2023. This reconstitution allows for a potential shift in focus, inclusion of new perspectives, or addressing any perceived shortcomings in the previous committee's composition or effectiveness. The law requires this committee exists and is functional.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification amends the composition of the State Advisory Committee.
* **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The primary change is the list of members constituting the State Advisory Committee. The notification explicitly supersedes the previous notification, indicating a complete overhaul of the committee's membership.
* **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The new provision is the list of individuals and their affiliated organizations now comprising the SAC. The list includes representatives from various governmental bodies (e.g., Department of Food Supplies Consumer Affairs, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Bureau of Indian Standards, Central Electricity Authority), research institutions (e.g., National Institute of Solar Energy, The Energy and Resources Institute, Indian Agricultural Research Institute), and private sector entities (e.g., Indian Gas Exchange Ltd., Prayas Energy Group). It also specifies the role of each member (e.g., Ex-officio Chairman, Member).
* **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** The effect of this change is a completely new set of individuals and organizations advising the DERC. This reconstitution likely aims to bring in new expertise, perspectives, and representation to better serve the objectives of the SAC. The inclusion of specific organizations suggests an emphasis on areas like renewable energy (National Institute of Solar Energy), energy efficiency (Bureau of Energy Efficiency), consumer protection (Department of Food Supplies Consumer Affairs), and research (The Energy and Resources Institute).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this reconstitution include:
* The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) itself, as it relies on the SAC for advice.
* Electricity licensees operating in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, as the SAC advises on matters related to their operations.
* Consumers of electricity in Delhi, as the SAC is tasked with protecting their interests.
* The organizations and individuals appointed to the new SAC, who will now be responsible for providing advice to the DERC.
* The Electricity Industry of Delhi.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) is responsible for convening the meetings of the SAC and considering its advice.
* **Any timelines or procedures specified *in the text*:** The reconstituted committee will serve for a period of three years from the date of the notification (June 17, 2025). The meetings will be convened by the DERC as and when the advice of the Committee is solicited on the issues listed in para 3. The vacancy that would arise on account of any member leaving his organization would be filled up by a member, nominated by the Head of the respective organization.
* **Implementation aspects related *specifically to the changes*:** The change in committee composition requires the DERC to engage with the new members, familiarizing them with the ongoing issues and policy matters relevant to the electricity sector in Delhi.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is a revitalized SAC with a broader range of expertise and perspectives. This should lead to:
* More informed and well-rounded advice provided to the DERC.
* A greater focus on emerging issues and technologies in the electricity sector.
* Enhanced representation of consumer interests and diverse stakeholder viewpoints.
* Potentially, improved policy decisions and regulatory outcomes in the long term.
**9. Conclusion:**
The reconstitution of the State Advisory Committee for the National Capital Territory of Delhi, as detailed in the DERC notification, represents a significant shift in the advisory body's composition. By bringing in new members from diverse sectors and organizations, the DERC aims to enhance the quality and relevance of the advice it receives, ultimately contributing to a more robust and responsive electricity regulatory framework for Delhi. This periodic reconstitution underscores the dynamic nature of the energy sector and the need for advisory bodies to adapt to evolving challenges and opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: Place of publication
Electricity Act, 2003: Law under which powers are conferred to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission: Regulatory body reconstituting the State Advisory Committee
State Advisory Committee: Committee being reconstituted by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission for the National Capital Territory of Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Region for which the State Advisory Committee is being reconstituted
Department of Food Supplies Consumer Affairs, GoNCTD: Government department represented in the State Advisory Committee
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Bureau of Indian Standards: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurugram, Haryana: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Bureau of Energy Efficiency: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Central Electricity Authority: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
National Accreditation Board for Testing Calibration Laboratories, Gurugram, Harayana: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
The Energy and Resources Institute: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Alliance of Energy Efficient Economy: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Department of Health Family Welfare, GoNCTD: Government department represented in the State Advisory Committee
Centre for Energy Regulation, IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Labour Department, Delhi: Government department represented in the State Advisory Committee
ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Indian Gas Exchange Ltd., Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
National Power Training Institute, Faridabad, Haryana: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Delhi Fire Services: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Prayas Energy Group, Pune, Maharashtra: Organization represented in the State Advisory Committee
Supreme Court of India: Institution to which one of the members is associated
Sh. K. Ramanathan: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Dr. Satish Kumar: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Dr. Pradeep Kumar: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Dr. Anoop Singh: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Sh. Jogender Singh Lather: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Sh. Rajesh K. Mediratta: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Dr. Tripta Thakur: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Sh. Atul Garg: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Sh. Ashok Sreenivas: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
Dr. Manoj Kumar: Individual appointed as a member of State Advisory Committee
RAJESH DANGI: Secretary.
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भारत सर कार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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No. 3] DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025/JYAISTHA 27, 1947 [N. C. T. D. No. 94
भाग III
PART III
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
दिल्ली जिद्यतु जिजनयामक आयोग
अजधसचू ना
दिल्ली, 17 िनू , 2025
जिषय:- राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत का पनु गठग न
स.ं एफ. 7(37)/डी.ई.आर.सी./डी.एस./2019-20/खडं -VI/सी.एफ.स.6768/480.––दिनांक 26 जुलाई, 2023
की जपछली अजधसूचना क्रमांक स.एफ.7(37)/डी.ई.आर.सी./डी.एस./2019-20/खंड-VI/सी.एफ.स.6768/880 का
अजतक्रमण करते हुए और जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 (2003 की 36) की धारा 87 म ें जनजहत िजि का उपयोग करते हुए,
दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग (डीईआरसी) दिल्ली राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षत्रे के जलए "राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत" का
अजधसूचना की जतजि स े तीन िषो के जलए गठन करता ह,ै जिसके जनम्नजलजखत सिस्ट्य ह ै:-
i. अध्यक्ष, दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग पिेन अध्यक्ष
ii. सिस्ट्य, दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग पिेन सिस्ट्य
iii. सिस्ट्य, दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग पिेन सिस्ट्य
iv. सजचि-सह-आयुि, खाद्य आपूर्तग और उपभोिा मामल े जिभाग सिस्ट्य
दिल्ली राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षत्रे , दिल्ली सरकार
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के-ब्लॉक, जिकास भिन, आई.पी. एस्ट्टेट, नई दिल्ली –110002
v. निदेशक (निद्युत) सिस्ट्य
डीएमआरसी, ददल्ली मेट्रो भिि
फायर निगेड लेि, बाराखंभा रोड, िई ददल्ली -110001
vi. महानिदेशक या उिके प्रनतनिनि सिस्ट्य
भारतीय मािक ब्यरू ो, मािक भिि,
9, बहादरु शाह जफर माग,ग िई ददल्ली - 110002
vii. महानिदेशक सिस्ट्य
राष्ट्रीय सौर ऊजाग संस्थाि, ग्िाल पहाडी
फ़रीदाबाद - गुरूग्राम रोड, गुरूग्राम - 122003
viii. सनिि सिस्ट्य
ऊजाग दक्षता ब्यरू ो (बीईई)
िौथी मंनजल, सेिा भिि, आर.के. परु म, िई ददल्ली -110066
ix. मुख्य अनभयंता (नियामक मामले) सिस्ट्य
केंद्रीय निद्युत प्रानिकरण,
सेिा भिि, सेक्टर-1, आर.के. पुरम, िई ददल्ली - 110066
x. सी.ई.ओ. / निदेशक, एि.ए.बी.एल. सिस्ट्य
परीक्षण और अंशांकि प्रयोगशालाओं के नलए राष्ट्रीय प्रत्यायि बोडग
(एि.ए.बी.एल.), प्लॉट िंबर 45, सेक्टर-44,
गुरुग्राम - 122002 (हररयाणा)
xi. श्री के. रामिाथि सिस्ट्य
प्रख्यात फेलो, टी.ई.आर.आई.
ऊजाग और संसािि संस्थाि, दरबारी सेठ ब्लॉक, आईएिसी, कॉम्पप्लेक्स, लोिी रोड,
िई ददल्ली – 110003
xii. डॉ. सतीश कुमार सिस्ट्य
अध्यक्ष एि ं कायगकारी निदेशक
ऊजाग कुशल अथगव्यिस्था गठबिं ि (ए.ई.ई.ई.)
37, ललंक रोड, ग्राउंड फ्लोर, लाजपत िगर – III,
िई ददल्ली – 110019
xiii. डॉ. प्रदीप कुमार सिस्ट्य
अध्यक्ष, परै ा-मेनडकल के नलए जांि निकाय
भारतीय निदकत्सा के नलए प्रनशक्षण,
स्िास््य एि ं पररिार कल्याण निभाग
ददल्ली राष्ट्रीय राजिािी क्षत्रे , ददल्ली सरकार,
ब्लॉक.4, ररंग रोड बाईपास फ्लाईओिर के िीिे, निपक्ष.
गेट िंबर 10 इंद्रा गांिी स्टेनडयम, आई.पी. एस्टेट,
िई ददल्ली-110002
xiv. डॉ.अिूप लसंह सिस्ट्य
समन्ियक,
सेंटर फॉर एिजी रेगलु ेशि (सीईआर),
औद्योनगक और प्रबंिि इंजीनियररंग निभाग,
आईआईटी-कािपुर, यपू ी - 208016
xv. श्री जोगेन्दर लसंह लाथरे सिस्ट्य
उप निद्युत अनभयंता
श्रम निभाग, 5, शाम िाथ माग,ग
ददल्ली – 110054[PART III DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
xvi. निदेशक एि ं कुलपनत सिस्ट्य
आईसीएआर - भारतीय कृनि अिुसंिाि संस्थाि,
पूसा कैम्पपस,
िई ददल्ली - 110012
xvii. श्री राजेश के. मेददरत्ता सिस्ट्य
एमडी और सीईओ,
इंनडयि गैस एक्सिेंज नलनमटेड (आईजीएक्स)
छठी मंनजल, मैक्स टािसग, सेक्टर - 16 बी,
िोएडा, य.ूपी. - 201301
xviii. डॉ. तृप्ता ठाकुर सिस्ट्य
निदेशक, जिरल
राष्ट्रीय निद्युत प्रनशक्षण संस्थाि (एिपीटीआई)
एिपीटीआई कॉम्पप्लेक्स, बाईपास रोड, सेक्टर 33, फरीदाबाद,
हररयाणा – 121003
xix. श्री अतलु गग ग सिस्ट्य
निदेशक
ददल्ली अनिशमि सेिा
205, 1205, न्य ू बाराखंभा रोड, किॉट लेि, बाराखंभा,
िई ददल्ली-110001
xx. श्री अशोक श्रीनििास, प्रयास एिजी ग्रुप सिस्ट्य
समूह समन्ियक
प्रयास (ऊजा ग समूह)
यूनिट III ए एडं बी, देिनगरर, जोशी रेलि े संग्रहालय लेि, कोथरुड औद्योनगक
क्षत्रे , कोथरुड,
पुणे, एमएि 411038
xxi. डॉ. मिोज कुमार सिस्ट्य
अनििक्ता, भारत का सिोच्च न्यायालय
िैंबर िंबर 130, प्रथम तल, एम.सी. सीतलिाड िैंबसग,
भारत का सिोच्च न्यायालय भगिाि दास रोड,
िई ददल्ली- 110001
आिास/कैंप कायागलय:
मकाि िंबर 3, सेंट्रल लेि, बंगाली माकेट, िई ददल्ली-110001
2. यदि दकसी सिस्ट्य द्वारा अपने सगं ठन को छोड़ने के कारण कोई ररजि होती ह ैतो िह ररजि संबंजधत संगठन के प्रमुख
द्वारा नाजमत उसके उत्तराजधकारी द्वारा भरी िाएगी I
3. राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत के उद्दश्े य आयोग को जनम्नजलजखत जिषयों पर सलाह िने ा ह:ै
(क) िीनत सम्बन्धी मुख्य प्रश्न,
(ख) अिुज्ञनप्तिाररयों द्वारा प्रिान की िान े िाली सेिा की गणु ित्ता, जनरन्तरता, और जिस्ट्तार के संबंजधत जिषय,
(ग) अिुज्ञनप्तिाररयों द्वारा उनकी अनुज्ञजि की ितो तिा अपक्षे ाओं का अनुपालन,
(ध) उपभोक्ता का जहत संरक्षण, और
(ड) यूरटनलटी द्वारा जिद्युत आपर्ू तग और समग्र काय ग जनष्पािन के मानिण्ड I
4. दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग द्वारा राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत की बैठक िब कभी भी उपयुि पैरा 3 म ें
सूचीबद्ध जिषय (जिषयों) पर सजमजत की सलाह आिश्यक हो, बुलाई िाएगी I4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART III]
5. राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत म ें जनम्नजलजखत सगं ठनों के अजतररि, दिल्ली जिद्युत जिजनयामक आयोग, जििेष
आमंजत्रती के रूप म ें राज्य सलाहकार सजमजत की दकसी अन्य संगठन / जििेषज्ञ / व्यजि को जििेष अजतजि के रूप म ें
सहयोजित कर सकता ह ैI
6. आयोग उजचत समझन ेपर, िब भी चाह े सजमजत का पनु गठन कर सकता ह ैI
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DELHI ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th June, 2025
Subject:- Re-constitution of the State Advisory Committee.
No. F. 7(37)/DERC/DS/2019-20/Vol.VI/C.F.No.6768/480.––In supersession of the notification No.
F.7(37)/DERC/DS/2019-20/Vol.VI/C.F.No.6768/880 dated 26 July, 2023 and in exercise of the powers conferred
under Section 87 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)
hereby re-constitutes the “State Advisory Committee” for National Capital Territory of Delhi, consisting following
members for a period of three years from the date of notification:-
i. Chairman, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Ex-officio-Chairman
ii. Member, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Ex-officio-Member
iii. Member, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Ex-officio-Member
iv. The Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Ex- officio-Member
Department of Food Supplies & Consumer Affairs, GoNCTD, K-Block,
Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi – 110002
v. Director (Electrical) Member
DMRC, Delhi Metro Bhawan,
Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi -110001
vi. Director General or his representative Member
Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
vii. Director General Member
National Institute of Solar Energy, Gwal Pahari
Faridabad – Gurugram Road, Gurugram – 1220033
viii. Secretary Member
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
4thFloor, Sewa Bhavan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
ix. Chief Engineer (Regulatory Affairs) Member
Central Electricity Authority Central Electricity Authority, Sewa
Bhawan, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
x. CEO / Director, NABL Member
National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories
(NABL), Plot No.45, Sector-44, Gurugram – 122002 (Harayana)
xi. Sh. K. Ramanathan, Distinguish Fellow, TERI Member
The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 03
xii. Dr. Satish Kumar, President & Executive Director Member
Alliance of Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
37, Link Road, Ground Floor, Lajpat Nagar – III
New Delhi – 110019
xiii. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Member
Chairman, Examining Body for Para-Medical
Training for Bharatiya Chikitsa
Department of Health & Family Welfare, GoNCTD
Block.4, Under Ring Road Bypass Flyover[PART III DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
Opp. Gate No. 10 Indra Gandhi Stadium, I.P. State
New Delhi – 110002
xiv. Dr. Anoop Singh, Coordinator, Member
Centre for Energy Regulation (CER), Dept of Industrial and
Management Engineering, IIT-Kanpur,
UP – 208016
xv. Sh. Jogender Singh Lather Member
Deputy Electrical Inspector
Labour Department, 5, Sham Nath Marg,
Delhi – 110054
xvi. Director & Vice Chancellor Member
ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
xvii. Sh. Rajesh K. Mediratta Member
MD & CEO, Indian Gas Exchange Ltd. (IGX)
6thFloor, Max Towers, Sector – 16 B, Noida, U. P. – 201301
xviii. Dr. Tripta Thakur Member
Director General
National Power Training Institute (NPTI)
NPTI Complex, Bypass Road, Sector 33, Faridabad,
Haryana – 121003
xix. Sh. Atul Garg Member
Director
Delhi Fire Services
205, 1205, New Barakhamba Road,
Connaught Lane, Barakhamba,
New Delhi-110001
xx. Sh. Ashok Sreenivas Member
Group Coordinator
Prayas (Energy Group),
Unit III A&B, Devgiri, Joshi Railway Museum Lane, Kothrud Industrial
Area, Kothrud , Pune, MH 411038
xxi. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Member
Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Chamber No. 130, First Floor,
M.C. Setalvad Chambers,
Supreme Court of India
Bhagwan Das Road,
New Delhi- 110001
Residence/Camp Office:
H.No. 3, Central Lane, Bangali Market,
New Delhi-110001
2. The vacancy that would arise on account of any member leaving his organization would be filled up by a
member, nominated by the Head of the respective organization.
3. The objects of State Advisory Committee are to advise the Commission on the following issues:-
(a) Major questions of policy;
(b) Matters relating to quality, continuity and extent of service provided by the licensees;
(c) Compliance by licensees with the conditions and requirements of their license;
(d) Protection of consumer interest; and
(e) Electricity supply and overall standards of performance by utilities.
4. The meeting of the State Advisory Committee shall be convened by the DERC as and when the advice of the
Committee is solicited on the issue(s) listed at para 3 above.6 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART III]
5. In addition to the organization included in the State Advisory Committee, Commission may co-opt any other
organization / expert / individual for any of the meeting of the State Advisory Committee, as a special invitee.
6. The Commission may re-constitute the Committee at any time as it may deem fit.
RAJESH DANGI, Secy.
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