The Andhra Pradesh government has named the former administrator to lead the state's electricity regulatory institution.
The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed retired IAS officer Binoy Kumar as the chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC), according to a report by Deccan Chronicle. The appointment was made under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Reforms Act, 1998.
Kumar will hold the position for a five-year term starting from his date of joining, or until he reaches the age of 70, whichever happens first. The state government has not yet specified when he will formally take charge.
The new chairperson previously held various senior administrative roles at both the state and Central government levels. His past experience includes serving as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh during 2012-13.
The appointment establishes the leadership for the commission within the legal framework of the 1998 state legislation. No immediate regulatory changes or specific priorities for the commission have been announced following the decision.
