The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) on October 24, 2026, has issued the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Specific Conditions of Distribution Licence applicable to Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited) Regulations, 2026, under the Electricity Act, 2003. The Regulations apply to Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) across the licensed area of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. CPDL’s deemed distribution licence is valid for 25 years, until January 31, 2050, unless revoked or renewed in accordance with applicable law. The licensee is required to provide uninterrupted electricity supply for 24 hours daily and make the licence conditions available for public inspection.
CPDL must comply with applicable grid and distribution codes, conduct an annual energy audit and submit the report to JERC and publish it on its website within four months after the end of the relevant financial year. It must also prepare and publicise a Customer Charter, follow prescribed consumer complaint-handling procedures, protect consumer rights and provide information on services, tariffs, meter readings and account status upon request. The licensee must comply with applicable laws, regulatory directions and orders, and inform JERC of any change in its constitution or shareholding within 15 days. Non-compliance may attract penalties under the applicable provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and related rules and regulations.
[Notification No. JERC-38/2026]
