SC Defers DERC Chairman’s Oath, Issues Notice To Centre And LG On Delhi Government’s Plea

The Supreme Court has deferred the oath-taking ceremony of the appointment of Justice (retired) Umesh Kumar as the chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) till July 11, the date it will hear the case.

The Delhi government told Supreme Court that it gives free power up to 200 units to the poor. It’s the most popular scheme in Delhi and by appointing its own chairman LG wants to stop free electricity, the Delhi government alleged.