Panel for safeguarding rights of power staff set up

In pursuance of the Chandigarh Electricity Reform Transfer Scheme, 2025, the UT Administration has constituted a committee to receive options, representations and suggestions from personnel transferred to the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) to safeguard their rights and liabilities.

The Administration had transferred the electricity distribution and retail supply functions, along with employees of the Electricity Department, to CPDL with effect from February 1. The committee comprises the Secretary, Engineering, as Chairman; Secretary, Personnel, as Special Secretary, Finance; Legal Remembrancer and the Chief Engineer, UT, as Members.

The Superintending Engineer, Electricity Operation Circle, UT, will serve as Member-Convener. Personnel transferred to the CPDL may submit their options, representations and suggestions to the Superintending Engineer, Electricity Operation Circle/ STU, Chandigarh-cum-Member-Convener at 5th Floor, Deluxe Building, Sector 9D, Chandigarh. The last date for submission of suggestions is April 30.