Chandigarh/AliveNews: Retired 1992-batch IAS officer Arun Kumar Gupta was sworn in as the Chairman of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) at Haryana Niwas on Tuesday. Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed head of the state’s power regulator.
Speaking after taking charge, Gupta pledged to discharge his duties with utmost dedication, transparency, and impartiality to safeguard consumer interests and enhance efficiency across Haryana’s power sector. Having previously served in key positions—including Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, ACS Finance, HERC Secretary, and Managing Director of power utilities—Gupta brings extensive administrative and energy domain experience to the commission.
The ceremony was attended by senior state bureaucrats, including ACS Finance Sudhir Rajpal and Energy Department Commissioner & Secretary Smt. Ashima Brar.
