In its judgment on August 4, the High Court had declared Saini's appointment illegal following which Jung set aside his appointment on grounds of "illegal infirmities" on September 22.
The Delhi government's Power Department has requested Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung to constitute a three-member selection committee to appoint chairman for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
"A proposal to this effect has been sent to the LG for approval," said a senior Power Department officer. He added: "As per Section 85 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the selection committee is to be constituted by the state government. The power and functions of the state government were delegated to the LG vide a Government of India notification. dated 20.2.2004."
Former DERC Chairman Krishna Saini, a 1981-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, who was appointed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was removed from the post on November 4, following Jung's direction to withdraw his appointment order. Saini was appointed without Jung's approval, which had led to a major confrontation between the AAP-led government and the LG.
Interestingly, the Delhi Cabinet had to approve his removal, which has still not happened.
In its judgment on August 4, the High Court had declared Saini's appointment illegal following which Jung set aside his appointment on grounds of "illegal infirmities" on September 22.
Taking a serious note of Jung's order, Kejriwal had shot off a lengthy letter to the LG, asking him to reconsider his decision in public interest. The state Cabinet requested Jung to reconsider the decision thrice, but all in vain. Thereafter, the Power Department issued an order to remove Saini with immediate effect.
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