The Supreme Court stayed the CAG-led audit of Delhi’s three private power discoms and ordered status quo, holding that the legality of DERC’s decision to appoint the constitutional auditor raises an arguable issue requiring judicial review.
The Supreme Court directed the newly constituted selection committee for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to immediately commence appointments for vacant chairperson and member posts, ordering identification of suitable candidates and completion of the recruitment process within two months to ensure proper functioning of the regulatory authority.
