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Supreme Court Seeks State Replies on Vacancies in Electricity Regulatory Commissions
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL alleging persistent vacancies in electricity regulatory commissions across fifteen States and Jammu and Kashmir.
The respondent governments must explain the appointment position and functioning of their commissions in the pending proceedings.
Background
Energy Watchdog said commissions lacked chairpersons or legally and technically qualified members, undermining consumer remedies and statutory adjudication. It relied on the Electricity Act, 2003 and an earlier Supreme Court ruling requiring legal expertise in adjudicatory benches.
Legal issue and reasoning
The Bench has sought responses rather than deciding that each government violated the law. The petition identifies serious alleged gaps, including multiple vacant posts in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Outcome and next step
The respondent governments must explain the appointment position and functioning of their commissions in the pending proceedings.
- Energy Regulation and Tribunals
- SC
- 9 October 2026