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Haryana Opposes Private Parallel Power Distribution Licence for Gurgaon, Nuh
Haryana Power Minister Anil Vij said the state government is opposing a private parallel electricity distribution licence for Gurgaon and Nuh, clarifying that the application was made directly to the HERC. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on September 3, with Vij calling for the Expert Committee's report to be made public beforehand.
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Haryana Government Opposes Parallel Power Distribution Licence
Haryana's Energy Minister, Anil Vij, stated that the state government is opposing a proposal to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence in Gurugram and Nuh to private power companies. Vij made the remarks while responding to a question on the second day of the monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha.
Vij clarified that the application by Delhi-based Eleven Power Private Limited was submitted directly to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), an autonomous regulatory body, and not through the state Energy Department. "The Commission has the authority to grant licences relating to electricity distribution. When the Commission sought the state government's response on the matter, I and my entire staff opposed the proposal on every point," Vij said.
The minister said that an open hearing was held, during which stakeholders put forward their views and the state government presented its opposition. Following the hearing, HERC constituted a three-member Expert Committee, which recommended that parallel electricity distribution could be permitted. Vij said the state government did not accept the recommendation and opposed every point in the Expert Committee's report, submitting its own response to HERC.
Legal and Procedural Steps
The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing before HERC on September 3. Vij said he wanted the Expert Committee's report to be made public before the hearing so that all concerned stakeholders could examine its recommendations and put forward their views. He also urged the Opposition to oppose the move. "We will approach the court if need be," Vij said, emphasising that the government would continue to oppose the proposal.
Stakeholder Reactions
The proposed licence has drawn opposition from power sector employees and engineers, who fear that allowing a private distributor alongside the existing state-owned utility could eventually lead to wider privatisation of the electricity sector. Unions had announced a three-day strike from August 11 but deferred it following talks with Vij a day before the proposed agitation.
Gurgaon and Nuh are currently served exclusively by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN). Eleven Power Private Limited has approached HERC seeking a parallel distribution licence, arguing that competition could improve power supply, customer service, and grievance redressal. The company has said it aims to use new technology and focus on renewable energy to meet growing demand.
State-owned Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) opposed the proposal, warning of a "serious systemic risk" and questioning Eleven Power's operational experience.
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Energy Minister Anil Vij said the state government was opposing the proposal to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence in Gurugram-Nuh to private power companies.
Vij was responding to a question on the second day of the monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha.
Vij said the application for a parallel electricity distribution licence was submitted directly to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) and not through the Energy Department.
Vij stated: 'The HERC sought the state government’s response on the matter of parallel electricity distribution licence and we have opposed it on every point.'
Vij said, 'We will approach the court if need be.'
Vij informed the House that an open hearing was held, in which the state government opposed the move.
Vij said the Commission constituted a three-member Expert Committee, which recommended that electricity distribution could be permitted.
Vij noted: 'The matter is slated to come up for a hearing on September 3, and the Opposition should also oppose it.'
Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal said Haryana was known only for 'kisan and jawan (farmers and soldiers)' earlier.
Goyal said: 'It was the BJP that promoted sports culture through its policies. Now, it is recognised for its players.'
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the government’s intentions and policies were behind the medal haul in Haryana.
Minister Arti Rao said there were only 29 vacant posts in response to a question by Congress MLA Kuldeep Vats on vacancies and health facilities.
Rao stated: 'The response of our team was quick but these youth had inhaled a lot of gas.'
Rao said the team at the spot was asked to lower oxygen pipes in the well, which was not possible.
Vats alleged that medical help had not arrived on time.
Vij said iron pillars used for power supply would be replaced with concrete ones.
Congress MLA Mamman Khan raised the matter of alleged corruption in the 5 MLD STP and sought a list of officers responsible.
Minister Ranbir Gangwa said no corruption was involved and an STP of augmented capacity had come up.
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ClaimHaryana Energy Minister Anil Vij said the state government was opposing the proposal to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence in Gurugram-Nuh to private power companies.
ClaimAnil Vij said the application for a parallel electricity distribution licence was submitted directly to the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) and not through the Energy Department.
ClaimAnil Vij stated: 'The HERC sought the state government's response on the matter of parallel electricity distribution licence and we have opposed it on every point.'
ClaimUrban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal said Haryana was known only for 'kisan and jawan (farmers and soldiers)' earlier, and that it was the BJP that promoted sports culture through its policies.
ClaimMinister Arti Rao said there were only 29 vacant posts for doctors in the state as per her response to a question by Congress MLA Kuldeep Vats on vacancies.
ClaimCongress MLA Kuldeep Vats alleged that four youths who entered a village well to save a calf were not attended to promptly, while Minister Arti Rao said the response was quick but the youths had inhaled a lot of gas.
ClaimCongress MLA Mamman Khan raised the matter of alleged corruption in the 5 MLD STP (sewage treatment plant), while Minister Ranbir Gangwa said there was no corruption involved and an STP of augmented capacity had come up.
ClaimVij said he wanted the Expert Committee's report to be made public before the hearing on September 3 so that all concerned stakeholders could examine its recommendations.
ClaimPower sector employees and engineers oppose the proposed parallel distribution licence, fearing that allowing a private distributor alongside the state-owned utility could eventually lead to wider privatisation of the electricity sector.
ClaimThe power sector employees' unions had announced a three-day strike from August 11, but deferred it following talks with Vij a day before the proposed agitation.
ClaimEleven Power Private Limited argued that competition could improve power supply, customer service, and grievance redressal, and the company said it aims to use new technology and focus on renewable energy to meet growing demand.
ClaimThe matter is scheduled to come up for hearing before HERC on September 3, and Vij said he wanted the Expert Committee's report to be made public before the hearing.