Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad administered the oath of office to the 1983 batch officer at his camp office in Vijayawada.
Retired IAS officer Binoy Kumar assumed charge as the Chairman of the A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in Vijayawada on Thursday, according to The Hindu.
Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad administered the oath of office to Kumar at his camp office. Kumar is a 1983 batch officer of the Telangana cadre.
The new Chairman will hold his office for five years from the date he assumed charge, or until he reaches the age of 70, whichever occurs earlier.
Chief Secretary Sai Prasad congratulated Kumar on taking over the leadership of the APERC.
Several officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand and AP-Genco Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi, conveyed their best wishes to him on the occasion.
