EXTRAORDINARY
Published by Authority
CHANDIGARH, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 (CHAITRA 27, 1947 SAKA)
PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
The 16th April, 2025
No. 194.- In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (2) (zk) of Section 181 read with sub-section (2) and (3) of Section 91 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, with the approval of the State Government, hereby makes the following, Regulations namely:-
1. Short Title and Commencement:
(a) These Regulations may be called the "Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Appointment & Service Conditions of Employees) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2024".
(b) These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their notification in the official gazette of the Government of Punjab.
2. The following shall be added to Group-A posts at Sr. No. 2 of Annexure-'A' appended to the Regulations under Regulation 3(a):-
Category No. of posts
GROUP-"A"
(iv) Director/Regulations 4
3. The following shall be substituted to Group-A posts at Sr. No. 4 of Annexure-'A' appended to the Regulations under Regulation 3(a):-
Category No. of posts
GROUP-"A"
Joint Director:
2424 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), APRIL 17, 2025 (CHTR 27, 1947 SAKA) 4. The following shall be added as Sr. No. 4A of Annexure –'C' appended to the Regulations underRegulations 5(a):-
Post Minimum Qualification and Experience
Director/Regulations a) Minimum Educational Qualification:
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics and Communication/
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
b) Qualifying Service:
Serving/Retired Officers of the Central/State Government or PSU
under State/Central Government, having experience of working
on the post of Chief Engineer or its equivalent in the scale of
Rs.1,48,800- Rs. 2,18,600 on regular basis.
OR
Serving/Retired Officers of the Central/State Government or PSU
under State/Central Government with minimum 4 years experience
of working on the post of Superintending Engineer or its equivalent
in the scale of Rs. 1,23,100- Rs. 2,09,600 on regular basis.
OR
Minimum twenty year's experience of working in the power sector
out of which at least three year's experience should be in a senior
assignment relating to electricity laws, regulatory/commercial affairs
and other activities relevant to the working of the Commission.
c) Nature of Experience:
Familiarity with electricity laws, regulatory affairs and latest
development in the power sector. Preference shall be given to
candidates with exposure in framing and dealing with Supply Code,
framing electricity regulations, dealing with Grid Code, Open
Access, Banking of Electricity, Demand Side Management, Solar
Rooftop Power Generation, related techno-commercial aspects,
consumer grievances framework, Power system operation and other
matters relevant to the working of the Commission.
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