Hisar, February 25 Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) Chairman Nand Lal Sharma emphasized the need for officials to be accountable to themselves for effective governance on Wednesday, stating that most problems would be resolved once officers understand their responsibility towards their duties.
Presiding over a public hearing at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology here, Sharma said that a healthy administrative approach and a culture of accountability are essential to strengthen the power sector in Haryana.
He said that power distribution in the state is handled by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and added that healthy competition between the two discoms would improve service quality and consumer satisfaction while reducing complaints.
The hearing was held to discuss DHBVN's Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) petition for the financial year 2026-27.
The hearing also discussed the promotion of solar energy and grid stability.
