Why key posts in powercom are lying vacant? PSEBEA demands immediate filling of CMDs, Directors, CEI posts
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ February 13,2025
PSEB Engineers Association (PSEBEA) has demanded expediting the process of appointment of CMDs of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), Directors in PSPCL/ PSTCL, Member (Technical) in Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) and Chief Electrical Inspector (CEI).
Ajay Pal Singh Atwal General Secretary said that the Association has written a letter to Chief Minister on Wednesday that keeping in view the immense challenges to the state power sector and urgent preparations for the paddy season, the process for appointment of CMD and Directors be finalised immediately. The timely appointment of CMD for PSPCL and Directors for PSPCL/ PSTCL would not only demonstrate the commitment to efficient and reliable power supply for the citizens of Punjab but also provide the expertise needed to steer the power sector through the upcoming and demanding summer season.
It may be mentioned that the Punjab government has invited applications for the post of Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) , Director Distribution, Director Commercial, Director HR of PSPCL and Director Technical (PSTCL) in September last year.
The association has already demanded a regular CMD of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL). The association had already written a letter to the chief minister raises concern over non appointment of regular CMD of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) in the last 13 years.
The charge of CMD PSPCL/ PSTCL has been given to Secretary (Power) as stop gap arrangement. The terms of Director (Distribution) and Director (Commercial) is also expiring on 28th February.
As per the available data and projected electricity demand, the upcoming summer season will exert significant pressure on the power infrastructure, including generation, transmission and distribution. The rising energy consumption, driven by increased agricultural and domestic demand, will challenge the capacity of the power sector to ensure uninterrupted supply.
The association’s concern about the highly technical position of CMD PSTCL has been vacant for the last 14 years, also the important role of Chief Electrical Inspector remains unfilled.
Why key posts in powercom are lying vacant? PSEBEA demands immediate filling of CMDs, Directors, CEI posts. Further the appointment of the Member/ Technical PSERC be finalised on an urgent basis to uphold regulatory oversight as it is pending for last more than 2 years.
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