Himachal IAS Officer Pankaj Rai Appointed HPERC Chairperson After Court Mandate

Pankaj Rai, a 2014 batch officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has taken oath as the Chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC). The appointment came after a High Court order that directed the state government to fill the post. HPERC, which regulates electricity tariffs and services in the state, had been without a permanent chairperson for several months. Rai’s appointment is expected to bring stability to the commission’s functioning. The government has welcomed the decision, noting Rai’s experience in public administration.