Extension of DERC (Business Plan) Regulations for 1 Year along with its Explanatory Memorandum – EQ
Summary:
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1. **Subject:**
DERC proposes to **extend the validity** of its existing **”DERC (Business Plan) Regulations, 2023″** for **one additional year**. This means the regulations, originally set to lapse, would remain in force until the end of the financial year **2026-27**.
2. **Legal Basis:**
The extension is being made under the powers granted to the Commission by **Sections 181, 61, and 86(1)** of the Electricity Act, 2003.
3. **Public Consultation:**
* The **draft extension notification** and an **explanatory memorandum** have been published on DERC’s website: **www.derc.gov.in**.
* **Stakeholders** (which includes consumers, discoms, generators, industry groups, etc.) are invited to submit their **comments or suggestions** on this proposal.
4. **Deadline for Feedback:** All comments must be submitted by **5:00 PM on January 27, 2026**.
* **Address:** The Secretary, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.
* **Email:** **secyderc@nic.in**
### **Action Required (for Stakeholders):**
If you or your organization wishes to comment on the extension of these regulations, you should:
1. Download the draft from the DERC website.
2. Review the explanatory memorandum to understand the implications.
3. Submit your written comments via email or post by the **January 27, 2026** deadline.
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