The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has released a draft notification for the Fifth Amendment to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Staff Regulations, 2013. The draft is open for public comments and objections within 30 days from the date of publication.
Overview of the Draft Amendment
The proposed amendment outlines revised eligibility criteria and conditions for the absorption of staff serving on a secondment basis in the Commission. It also specifies certain relaxations for Electrical Engineers.
Authority and Legal Basis
- The amendment is issued under the powers conferred by Sections 91(2) & (3), 181(2)(zk) of the Electricity Act, 2003, and Section 20 of the Himachal Pradesh General Clauses Act, 1968.
- It also follows the procedure under sub-section (3) of Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, and Rule 3 of the Electricity (Procedure for Previous Publication) Rules, 2005.
- The draft is available for inspection on the HPERC website: www.hperc.org.
Key Provisions of the Draft Amendment
Short Title and Commencement
- The amendment is titled HPERC (Terms and Conditions of Service of Staff) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
- It will come into effect from the date of its publication in the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh.
Amendment of Schedule-II
The main amendment relates to Schedule-II, Part-III, clause 2, sub-clause (iii) of the original 2013 regulations:
- Applications of staff serving on secondment may be considered for absorption if they have completed a minimum of three years on secondment and have at least fifteen years of service remaining until superannuation.
- For Electrical Engineers, the Commission may relax the remaining service requirement by three years, provided the reasons are recorded in writing.
Public Participation
Stakeholders and affected individuals are invited to submit objections or suggestions regarding the draft amendment within 30 days of notification. Comments should be addressed to:
Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
Vidyut Aayog Bhawan, Block-37, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171 009
Significance of the Amendment
This amendment ensures clarity and fairness in the absorption of staff serving on secondment, while providing necessary flexibility for Electrical Engineers. It reflects HPERC’s commitment to transparent and efficient human resource management.
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