Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Haryana Opposes Parallel Power Licences in Gurgaon, Nuh
The Haryana government does not want another company to distribute electricity in Gurgaon and Nuh.
Power Minister Anil Vij said the government has already objected to the plan.
He said it will keep opposing the proposal.
If needed, the government may take the matter to court.
Electricity workers and engineers are also against the plan.
They believe it could lead to the privatisation of electricity distribution.
The proposal was recommended by a committee.
Opposition leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda asked the government to promise that the licence would not be allowed.
Haryana will oppose a parallel power distribution licence in Gurgaon and Nuh.
Power Minister Anil Vij said the government had already opposed the proposal before HERC.
Vij said Haryana would continue opposing the licence and could approach the courts if necessary.
Power employees and engineers have resisted the proposal, calling it an attempt to privatise electricity distribution.
Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda sought an assurance that the licence would not be granted.
- Who
- The Haryana government, Power Minister Anil Vij, power-sector employees and engineers, and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
- What
- The government will oppose a proposed parallel electricity distribution licence.
- When
- The announcement was made on Monday.
- Where
- Gurgaon and Nuh in Haryana.
- Why
- The government and power-sector workers oppose the proposal, with employees and engineers describing it as an attempt to privatise electricity distribution.
Government and Employee Opposition
Parallel Distribution Recommendation
Whether the licence should be granted
Government and Employee Opposition
The Haryana government says it will oppose the licence in Gurgaon and Nuh and may pursue legal action if necessary.
Parallel Distribution Recommendation
A committee recommended that parallel electricity distribution be permitted.
Effect on electricity distribution
Government and Employee Opposition
Power-sector employees and engineers describe the proposal as an attempt to privatise electricity distribution in Haryana.
Parallel Distribution Recommendation
The available report states that the committee recommended parallel distribution but does not provide its reasons.
- Decision
- Haryana will oppose the proposed parallel power distribution licence.
- Affected areas
- Gurgaon and Nuh.
- Government representative
- Power Minister Anil Vij.
- Regulatory body
- Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC).
- Possible legal action
- The government may approach the court if necessary.
- Employee position
- Power-sector employees and engineers have opposed the proposal.
- Committee recommendation
- A committee recommended permitting parallel electricity distribution.