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J. Radhakrishnan Named Chief of Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has appointed J. Radhakrishnan as the new chief of the state's electricity regulatory commission, reports The Hindu.
The Tamil Nadu government has officially named J. Radhakrishnan as the chief of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC). The appointment was announced in a government order and reported by The Hindu.
TNERC is the statutory body responsible for regulating electricity generation, distribution, and tariffs across the state. As chief, Radhakrishnan will oversee the commission's functions, including tariff setting, licensing, and ensuring compliance with national electricity policies.
The selection comes as Tamil Nadu seeks to strengthen its power sector amid growing demand and ongoing reforms. Radhakrishnan is expected to bring administrative experience to the role, though the government has not disclosed his prior positions.
The appointment is effective immediately, and the commission will continue its work on pending tariff revisions and renewable energy integration.
TNERC is the statutory body responsible for regulating electricity generation, distribution, and tariffs across the state. As chief, Radhakrishnan will oversee the commission's functions, including tariff setting, licensing, and ensuring compliance with national electricity policies.
The selection comes as Tamil Nadu seeks to strengthen its power sector amid growing demand and ongoing reforms. Radhakrishnan is expected to bring administrative experience to the role, though the government has not disclosed his prior positions.
The appointment is effective immediately, and the commission will continue its work on pending tariff revisions and renewable energy integration.