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Gurugram Faces Power Cuts Amid Haryana Electricity Strike; Govt to Challenge HERC Order
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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Power supply disruptions have hit Gurugram as an electricity workers' strike continues, prompting the Haryana government to file a legal challenge against the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's order.
The ongoing strike by electricity department staff in Haryana has led to scheduled load‑shedding across several sectors in Gurugram, leaving residential colonies and commercial units without power for several hours each day.
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) issued an order that seeks to enforce a revised tariff and load‑management plan, which the state government says undermines its ability to ensure uninterrupted supply. In response, the state has announced its intention to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court to contest the directive.
Local businesses, especially those reliant on continuous electricity such as IT parks and manufacturing units, have reported operational setbacks and increased costs due to the outages. Residents have also expressed frustration over the inconvenience and potential safety concerns arising from the intermittent supply.
Authorities have warned that the legal battle could extend for weeks, and in the meantime, HERC has urged the department to adhere to the existing schedule while the dispute is resolved.
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) issued an order that seeks to enforce a revised tariff and load‑management plan, which the state government says undermines its ability to ensure uninterrupted supply. In response, the state has announced its intention to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court to contest the directive.
Local businesses, especially those reliant on continuous electricity such as IT parks and manufacturing units, have reported operational setbacks and increased costs due to the outages. Residents have also expressed frustration over the inconvenience and potential safety concerns arising from the intermittent supply.
Authorities have warned that the legal battle could extend for weeks, and in the meantime, HERC has urged the department to adhere to the existing schedule while the dispute is resolved.