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AIPEF vows tooth-and-nail battle against Haryana power privatisation order
AIPEF vows a fierce fight against Haryana’s power privatisation order. It warns that parallel distribution licences in Gurugram and Nuh will cripple DHBVN and harm vulnerable consumers.
AIPEF vows tooth-and-nail battle against Haryana power privatisation order
The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has pledged a “tooth-and-nail” fight against the Haryana government’s power privatisation order, warning that granting parallel distribution licences in Gurugram and Nuh will cripple the state’s power distribution company, DHBVN, and harm vulnerable consumers.
Power engineers, together with a former finance minister, cautioned that allowing a parallel licence in Gurugram and Nuh would weaken DHBVN’s operational capacity and place additional burden on already vulnerable households.
Potential impact on DHBVN
According to the engineers, a parallel distribution licence would enable another entity to operate alongside DHBVN in the specified districts, fragmenting the distribution network and potentially reducing service reliability for consumers.
They say the move could undermine the efficiency and financial stability of DHBVN, which currently serves the region’s electricity distribution needs.
Stakeholder concerns
AIPEF’s statement reflects broader resistance to the privatisation move among power sector professionals, who fear the changes could jeopardise service delivery and consumer protection.
The federation’s commitment to oppose the order indicates a sustained effort to protect the interests of both the distribution company and the public, especially those most at risk from potential disruptions.
The Haryana government’s order seeks to open power distribution to private players, a step that has drawn criticism from sector experts who argue it could disrupt existing services.
While the government has not detailed a timeline for rolling out the parallel licences, the prospect of new entrants in Gurugram and Nuh has raised alarm among power engineers.
Consumer advocacy groups have also voiced concern that the change could affect affordability for low‑income families, though specific impacts remain unclear.
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