The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission halted proceedings on Eleven Power’s parallel distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh in an order dated October 28.
The commission acted after the state direction
On October 19, HERC approved a 25-year distribution licence for Eleven Power. On October 26, the commission received a communication from the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Haryana. The government issued its directive that day under Section 108(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The communication and directive preceded the commission’s halt to proceedings.¹²
The state government directed that no parallel distribution licence be created, operationalised or effectuated anywhere in Haryana. The instruction’s geographic reach was the whole state, rather than just the area named in a particular application. Its wording named three prohibited steps: creating a licence, operationalising it and effectuating it.¹²
The directive cited concerns that a parallel licence could affect cross-subsidies, leave existing power-purchase commitments stranded and leave distribution assets stranded. Those concerns named three areas: cross-subsidies, commitments already made to buy power, and distribution assets. The stated concern was about the effects a parallel licence could have on each.¹²
The state government directed that no parallel distribution licence be created, operationalised or effectuated anywhere in Haryana.
The government letter followed protests at DHBVN
The Haryana government’s letter came after widespread protests by employees of DHBVN, the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam, a government-run power distribution company. The protests involved the company’s employees, while the directive was issued by the state government and handled by the commission.¹²
EPPL set out an investment and supply plan
EPPL planned capital investment of ₹4,717 crore over five years. The investment was to be deployed in phases between 2026-27 and 2030-31. The plan therefore specified both the total capital amount and the period over which the company planned to put that capital into the network.²
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Read More →The network was to be built in phases over five years across five licence-area divisions: Gurugram Suburban, Gurugram City, Manesar, Sohna and Nuh. The plan named each division, rather than describing the network only as a single Gurugram-and-Nuh project. It also tied construction to a phased buildout across the licence area.²
EPPL planned to begin supplying consumers from 2027-28. The company had committed to supply electricity on a non-discriminatory basis to all categories of consumers, and to supply on request under Section 43 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The stated terms covered who could receive supply and the basis on which it was to be provided.¹²
Other distribution licence proposals span several regions
Tata Power, Adani Electricity and Torrent Power applied for licences in areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Goa. The applications involved three named companies and four states. The available details identify the locations as areas within those states, without specifying particular cities or distribution divisions.¹²
The Andhra Pradesh government gave Google a deemed distribution licence for its 1 gigawatt artificial intelligence data centre hub near Visakhapatnam. The licence was described as deemed, and the stated purpose was to serve the data centre hub. The location and capacity distinguish this licence from the proposed Gurugram and Nuh distribution licence.¹²
The network was to be built in phases over five years across five licence-area divisions: Gurugram Suburban, Gurugram City, Manesar, Sohna and Nuh.
Regulatory risk reshapes power-sector careers
If you work in private power distribution, treat state approval as a starting point, not a guarantee. The Haryana directive halted Eleven Power's licence after initial approval, citing concerns over cross-subsidies and stranded assets. When weighing a role at a private discom, ask how the company plans to handle state-level political and employee opposition, as seen in the DHBVN protests. Build skills in regulatory compliance and state-government liaison, because these are the functions that determine whether a project proceeds.¹²
For pay negotiations in this sector, factor in project-delay risk. Eleven Power planned ₹4,717 crore in investment over five years, with supply starting in 2027-28, but the halt shows such timelines can be disrupted. When negotiating compensation or equity at a private discom, ask for clarity on how delays affect your role and bonus structure. Also note the broader trend: Tata Power, Adani Electricity, and Torrent Power are seeking licences in multiple states, so opportunities exist, but each state's regulatory stance differs.¹²
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Read More →Sources
- thehindubusinessline.com — https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/haryana-erc-puts-eleven-powers-parallel-power-distribution-licence-on-hold/article71637449.ece
- business-standard.com — https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/haryana-electricity-regulator-stays-parallel-distribution-licence-order-126102801846_1.html
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