Power Minister Administers Oath to Er. Ravinder Singh Saini as Member of PSERC
Chandigarh, July 10 (WISHAVWARTA): Power Minister Punjab Harbhajan Singh ETO today administered the oath of office to Er. Ravinder Singh Saini, who has been appointed by the Punjab Government as a Member of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) In a dignified ceremony held at Punjab Bhavan.
While briefing the media after the oath taking ceremony Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that Er. Saini brings with him a wealth of experience and deep understanding of Punjab’s power sector, which will significantly strengthen the functioning of PSERC. He expressed confidence that with this appointment, the Commission now at full strengthwill be better equipped to ensure fair regulations, promote transparency, and safeguard the interests of consumers, utilities, and stakeholders. “Saini’s contribution to the power sector has been exemplary, and his inclusion in the Commission will certainly enhance its regulatory efficiency,” the Minister remarked.
Powe Minister further stated that the appointment reflects the Punjab Government’s commitment, under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to empowering institutions and ensuring efficient governance in the power sector. With Saini’s vast technical knowledge and hands-on experience, the PSERC is expected to take more timely, consumer-centric decisions, aligning with the government’s vision of providing reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Punjab.
Adding, Harbhajan Singh ETO said with this appointment, the PSERC now has its full sanctioned strength of three members: Chairperson Viswajeet Khanna (Retd. IAS), Member Paramjeet Singh, and Member Er. Ravinder Singh Saini. The second member position had been lying vacant for some time, and Saini’s joining is expected to expedite regulatory processes and pending matters.
Er. Saini was appointed Director/Commercial, PSPCL in February 2023 and relinquished the charge in February 2025.
Sh. Ajoy Kumar Sinha IAS Principal Secretary Power, Er.Harjit Singh Director Generation, Er. Hira Lal Goyal Director Commercial, Er.Sanjeev Sood Director Technical PSTCL,Sh. S k Beri Director Finance and Sh. Vinod Kumar Bansal Director Finance PSTCL, Director Admin S.Jasbir Singh Sur Singh was present on the occasion.
