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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew Delhi:<\/span> Delhi govt has invited applications for the posts of chairperson and two members of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), the statutory body that regulates the capital\u2019s power sector.According to a notice issued by the power department, eligible candidates can apply for the positions by July 3. The selected chairperson and members will hold office for five years or until attaining the age of 65, whichever is earlier.The notice stated that candidates should be \u201cpersons of ability, integrity and standing, with adequate knowledge of and experience in fields such as engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management.\u201dDERC comprises a chairperson and two members, as mandated under the Electricity Act, 2003.Justice Shabihul Hasnain served as chairperson from July 2021 to Jan 2023. Justice Jayant Nath was pro-tem (interim) chairperson from Aug 2023 to March 2025, followed by Justice Umesh Kumar, a former Allahabad High Court judge, who headed the commission from March 2025 to July 2025. In effect, the statutory body has been functioning without a full-time chief for nearly a year.Surender Babbar and Ram Naresh Singh, the two members serving in DERC since Sept 26, 2024, are functioning in a pro-tem capacity.DERC plays a key role in regulating the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity in Delhi.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n