HERC Grants 25-Year Power Distribution Licence To Eleven Power For Gurugram, Nuh

Chandigarh, Oct 21 (KNN) The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has granted a 25-year parallel electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power Private Limited for Gurugram and Nuh, opening the door to consumer choice in the state’s power distribution sector.

The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with the Haryana government planning to challenge the order before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, while resident welfare associations (RWAs) have welcomed the move, citing hopes of improved power supply.

HERC Cites Delays In New Electricity Connections

HERC cited delays in new electricity connections as a key reason for allowing another distributor. DHBVNL had 1,08,590 pending applications for new meters and load increases as of October 2025, according to data submitted to the commission, reported Indian Express.

The commission has directed the company to submit a consumer migration protocol within 60 days to ensure seamless switching without supply disruptions or outstanding dues.

Eleven Power Plans Rs 4,717 Crore Investment

Under its rollout plan, Eleven Power will invest Rs 4,716.73 crore between FY27 and FY31, including Rs 4,650.37 crore for underground cabling and substations. The company will fund the investment through private equity and loans.

Defending the order, HERC said the company had earmarked Rs 304.37 crore for Nuh in its initial phase. It also held that prior experience in electricity distribution was not a legal requirement, citing the technical expertise of the company's consortium partners.

Haryana Government, Power Utilities Oppose Licence

Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij said the state government would challenge the order. State power utilities have opposed the licence, arguing that the entry of a private distributor could weaken cross-subsidies for farmers and allow the company to focus on profitable urban consumers.

Power employee unions have also criticised the decision, calling it a move towards privatisation that could affect employment and state revenues.

RWAs And Industry Groups Welcome Consumer Choice

Gurugram-based industrial associations and RWAs have supported the move, citing frequent outages and high costs of diesel generator backups. Residents said a second distributor could improve reliability, accountability and grievance redressal while giving consumers an alternative provider.

(KNN Bureau)