After considering the submissions of the petitioner, respondents and intervenors, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission had concluded the hearing in the matter and reserved its order.
The Commission, in its order dated 03.09.2026, recorded that after hearing the parties and considering the submissions, the matter stood concluded and the order was reserved.
However, before the final order could be pronounced, certain power sector associations and stakeholders approached the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, raising concerns regarding the proceedings and seeking appropriate directions in relation to their participation and consideration of objections.
The proceedings before the High Court resulted in further opportunity being granted to the concerned stakeholders to place their submissions on record.
Following the directions of the Hon’ble High Court, HERC has now permitted the concerned stakeholders to participate further in the proceedings. The matter is now listed before the Commission on 28.09.2026, where further submissions/hearing is expected to take place.
Parallel Distribution Licence Case Enters Crucial Stage
The development assumes significance as the matter had already reached the stage of final adjudication before HERC.
The Expert Committee constituted by HERC had undertaken a detailed examination of several critical issues, including:
- statutory eligibility of Eleven Power;
- capital adequacy and creditworthiness;
- financial sustainability of the proposed licence;
- technical capability;
- consumer migration framework;
- tariff and cross-subsidy impact;
- effect on existing DISCOMs and transmission planning.
The Committee’s report was circulated to the parties and stakeholders, following which objections and comments were invited.
The Commission had also allowed eligible intervenors to submit their comments on the Expert Committee report up to 15.09.2026.
Stakeholders Seek Further Hearing Before Final Decision
The intervention by power sector associations highlights the importance of the proceedings, as the grant of a parallel distribution licence would have implications beyond the immediate parties.
The case involves wider questions relating to:
- future structure of electricity distribution in Haryana;
- role of private participation in distribution;
- impact on existing distribution licensees;
- consumer interest and service quality;
- financial sustainability of the electricity sector.
The High Court proceedings have resulted in an opportunity being provided to stakeholders before the regulatory process moves towards final determination.
Matter To Be Heard On 28 September
With the matter now coming up again before HERC on 28.09.2026, all eyes are on the Commission’s further proceedings.
The next hearing may determine the manner in which the additional submissions pursuant to the High Court proceedings are considered and whether the Commission proceeds towards pronouncement of the final order after taking the additional material on record.
The final decision of HERC will be closely watched by DISCOMs, power sector employees, industrial consumers, residential consumers and private sector participants, as it may have significant implications for the future regulatory framework of electricity distribution in Haryana.