Compendium of HPERC Regulations, March 2021

21 · June, 2004

1 · Short title and commencement: - (1) These regulations may be called the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (State Advisory Committee) Regulations, 2004. (2) These regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh. 2. Definitions - (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) 66 Act" means the Electricity Act; 2003 36 of 2003); b 66 Agenda" means the list of business proposed to be transacted at a meeting of the State Advisory Committee; sChairperson means the Chairperson of the Commission; sCommission means the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission; sCommittee" means the State Advisory Committee; "Committee Member" means a Member of the State Advisory Committee other than a Member of the Commission; sMember" means a Member of the Commission;

3 · Constitution of the State Advisory Committee.-(1) The Commission shall, by notification, constitute with effect from such date, as it may specify in such notification, Committee consisting of not more than twenty-one members to be known as the State Advisory Committee.

4 · Functions of the State Advisory Committee.- (1) The functions of the Committee shall be to advise the Commission on a major questions of policy; matters relating to quality, continuity and extent of service provided by the licensees; compliance by licensees with the conditions and requirements of their licence;

8 · Quorum for and discussions in Meetings - (1) The quorum for the meeting shall be one- third of the existing filled up strength of the Committee: Provided that attendance by proxy shall not be permitted at the meeting of the Committee_

10 · Presiding Officer. (1) The Chairperson shall preside over the meetings and conduct the business. If the Chairperson is unable to be present in the meeting, for any reason, the senior-most Member of the Commission shall preside over the meeting and perform the duties of the Chairperson of the Committee. 2 The rulings given by the Chairperson, Or the Member presiding over the meeting, on any points of procedure shall be final and binding: 11. Participation of Meetings - (1) The Chairperson may invite any person, who is not member of the Committee, as special invitee to aid and advise the Committee on any matter on the agenda of the meeting: (2 The Secretary and such other person who is invited by the Chairperson to attend any meeting may, with the approval of the Chairperson or of the presiding Member; participate in the discussions. 12. Minutes of Meetings - (1) The Secretary, Or in his absence an officer of the Commission designated by the Chairperson, shall record the minutes of the meetings and maintain a book, which will, amongst other things, contain the names and designations of the Members and invitees present in the meeting and proceedings thereof: (2 The minutes of the meeting shall be signed by the Chairperson of the meeting (3) In relation to the decisions taken in the previous meeting the action taken report shall be laid by the Commission in the next meeting for the information of the members_

13 · Fees and travelling allowances for Committee Members - (1) A Committee Member, including an invitee under regulation 11, shall not be entitled to any remuneration other than provided in these regulations (2) A Committee Member; including the invitee, who is a Government officer Or an employeelofficer of any Govt instrumentality o of any Public Sector Undertaking, shall draw travelling and daily allowance from his parent department O organisation: (3) All Committee Members, or an invitee, other than those referred to under sub- regulation (2) shall be paid sitting fee of Rs. 500/- per meeting and the TA and DA at the rates admissible, in the State Govt: to its Grade -I Officers.

14 · Cessation of Membership (1) A nominated Committee Member who fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the Committee without prior information to the Commission and without any valid reasons for his absence shall forthwith cease to be a Committee Member.

15 · Removal of Member.- (1) The Commission may remove any Member of the Committee, other than an ex-officio Member; who

16 · Power to remove difficulties: - (1) Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act; 2003 (36 of 2003) and these regulations, the Commission may, from time to time, issue orders and practice directions in regard to the implementation of these regulations and procedures to be followed on various matters, which the Commission has been empowered by these regulations to direct, and matters incidental or ancillary thereto. (2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of these regulations, the Commission may, by general O special order, do or undertake or permit the Committee to do or undertake things; which in the opinion of the Commission is necessary Or expedient for removing the difficulties. (3) Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act; 2003 (36 of 2003), the Commission may; at any time, by an order; add, vary, modify or amend any of the provisions of these regulations Every order made under this regulation shall be laid, as soon as may, after it is made, before the State Legislative Assembly. 17. Repeal and savings (1) The Guidelines for Functioning of the State Advisory Committee dated the 28"h February, 2001 issued under sections 24 and 25 of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act; 1998 (Act No.14 of 1998) by the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, are hereby repealed (2) Notwithstanding such repeal, the sitting Members of the Advisory Committee nominated under the repealed Guidelines shall continue as Members under these regulations for the remaining period of their term of office.

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1 · Chairman, HP Electricity Regulatory Commission, Shimla-171002.

2 · Additional Chief Secretary (MPP Power) to the Government of HP, Shimla-171 002.

3 · Principal Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Govt: of HP Shimla-02 4 Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, Fax: 011-24367413.

5 · Director; Directorate of Energy Face-3, Sector-5, Shanti Bhawan; New Shimla-171009 (HP)

7 · The Managing Director, HPSEB, Ltd. Vidyut Bhawan, Shimla-171 004.

10 · The Director (Personnel) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. Him Fed Building, New Shimla-171 009.

11 · Sh. Rajesh Kumar Mehndiratta, Director Business Development & Membership India Energy Exchange Ltd,IOOA/I,Ground Floor, Capital Court, Olof Palme Marg, Munirka, New Delhi-110067, Ph.011-43004000,( Fax No.430004015)

12 · Sh: P.N. Bhardwaj; Consumer Representative, HPERC, Arcadia, P.O. Dharampur, Distt. Solan (HP.)-173209

13 · Professor Head Centre for Excellence in Energy Environment, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur-177005 (HP)

14 · Engineer-in-chief, IPH, Govt: of HP, US Club, Shimla-171001.

15 · Director Agriculture, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan, Shimla-171005

16 · Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) HP Council, Sector 31-A, Chandigarh-160030.

17 · Chairman PHDCCI, HP Committee, Room No. 205, Udyog Bhawan, Shimla-1.

18 · President; Shimla Hotel Restaurant Association Clo Hotel Shivalik; Ridge Shimla-(H.P.) (M) 9816261000

19 · Convener; HP: Small Hydro Power Association, B-99, Sector-3, New Shimla- 171009 (HP):

20 · Chief Executive Officer; HIMURJA,SDA Complex, Kasumpati, Shimla-171009.

21 · Secretary, HPERC Member

11 · Sh: P.N. Bhardwaj; Consumer Representative, HPERC, Arcadia, P.O. Dharampur, Distt: Solan (H.P.)-173209

12 · Professor Head Centre for Excellence in Energy Environment, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur-177005 (HP) 13. Engineer-in-chief, IPH, Govt. of HP, US Club, Shimla-171001. 14. Director Agriculture, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan, Shimla-171005(HP) 15. The President/Secretary, BBNIA, EPIP - Jharmajri Road, Phase-I, Baddi, Distt. Solar-174103 HP) 16. The Secretary General, Forum of the Hydro Power Producers, Top Floor; Uttam Bhawan, (Near 103 Tunnel) Shimla-171004(HP) 17. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) HP Council, Sector 31-A, Chandigarh-160030. 18. Chairman PHDCCI, HP Committee, Room No. 205, Udyog Bhawan, Shimla-171001. 19. President; Shimla Hotel & Restaurant Association Clo Hotel Shivalik, Ridge Shimla, (HP.) (M) 9816261000 20. Convener; HP. Small Hydro Power Association,B-99, Sector 3, New Shimla-171009 (HP) 21. Chief Executive Officer; HIMURJA, SDA Complex, Kasumpati, Shimla-171009.

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