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Notification under the Electricity Act, 2003 making the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Officers and Staff) Regulations, 2024.

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By notification No. JERC/Accts-08/2024/12 dated 5 December 2024, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, exercising powers under section 91 read with section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003), with the approval of the Central Government, made the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Officers and Staff) Regulations, 2024, effective from publication. The regulations fix the Commission's sanctioned strength at 14 posts under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix: Secretary, Director (Engineering), Director (Tariff) and Director (Law) at Level-13/Level-12, an Administrative-cum-Accounts Officer at Level-8, a Private Secretary at Level-7, an Accountant and four Personal Assistants at Level-6, and a Cashier, Dispatch Clerk and Driver at Level-2/Level-4. They prescribe modes of appointment (deputation on foreign service terms, short-term contract, direct recruitment or promotion), eligibility criteria in Appendices I-III, a Selection Committee chaired by the Chairperson (for posts 1-5) or the Secretary (for posts 6-11), probation of two years for direct recruits, and governance of pay, discipline and conduct in accordance with the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, with a power of relaxation vested in the Commission subject to Central Government approval. The notification is signed by V.K. Dhar, JKAS, Secretary, JERC.

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EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 998] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY , DECEMBER 19, 2024 /AGRAHAYANA 28 , 194 6 CG-JK-E-23122024-259603 CG-JK-E-23122024-259603 CG-JK-E-23122024-259603 CG-JK-E-23122024-259603 1 सजचि 1 स्ट्तर -13 : (रु. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) 1,23,100 – 1,23,100 – 1,23,100 – (रु. 78,800 – (रु. 47,600 – (रु. 44,900 – (रु. 35,400 – (रु. 35,400 – (रु. 25,500 – (रु. 19,900 – (रु. 19,900 – (रु. 35,400 – (रु. 35,400 – (रु. 25,500 – (रु. 19,900 – JOINT ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (For The Union Territory Of J&K And Union Territory of Ladakh ) (SERVICE REGULATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE COMMISSION ) NOTIFICATION Jammu, the 5th Dece mber, 2024 No. JERC/Accts -08/2024/12 - In exercise of powers conferred by Section 91 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with the approval of the Central Government, do hereby make the following regulations, namely: - CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short Title and Commencement - a. These regulations shall be called the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh, (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Officers and Staff) Regulations, 2024. b. These regulations shall come into force from the date of publication of notification in the official gazette. 2. Application - These regulations shall apply to Officers and Staff of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission mentioned in regulation 5 of these regulations. 3. Definitions In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) “Act" means the Electricity Act 2003 ; (b) "Central Government " means Ministry of Power in Union of India and includes other Ministry/Departments in the Union of India. (c) "Appointing Authority ", means – (i) Chairperson, in respect of all posts from Sl. No. 1 to 5 of regulation 4. (ii) Secretary in respect of all posts from Sl. No. 6 to 11 of regulation 4. (d) "Chairperson " means the Chairperson of the Commission; (e) "Commission " means the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the Union Territory of J&K and Union Territory of Ladakh. (f) "Disciplinary Authority " means – (i) Chairperson, in respect of all posts from Sl. No. 1 to 5 of regulation 4. (ii) Secretary, in respect of all posts from Sl. No. 6 to 11 of regulation 4. (g) "Function " means and includes all works related to activities of the Commission; (h) ''Member " means a Member of the Commission; (i) "Staff " includes Secretary, officers and other employee s of all categories appointed whether on deputation on Foreign Service terms or permanent absorption or on short -term contract basis or direct recruitment or promotion. Words and expressions used in these regulations but not defined shall have the same meaning as respectively, assigned to them under the Act or by general orders issued by the Department of Personnel & Training of Union of India. CHAPTER -II SANCTIONED STRENGTH 4. Sanctioned Strength – The staffing pattern in the Commission shall be categorized in different pay scales as per the table given below: - Sl. No. Category of Posts Number of Posts Level in Pay Matrix/Pay Scale ( as per 7th CPC) 1 Secretary 1 Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) 2 Director Engg. 1 Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) 3 Director Tariff 1 Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) 4 Director Law 1 Level -12 : (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200) 5 Administrative -Cum -Accounts officer 1 Level -8: (Rs. 47, 600 – 1,51,100) 6 Private Secretary 1 Level -7 : (Rs. 44, 900 – 1,42,400) 7 Accountant 1 Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) 8 Personal Assistant 4 Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) 9 Cashier 1 Level - 4 : (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) 10 Dispatch clerk 1 Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) 11 Driver 1 Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) Total 14 Note: 1. Subject to the approval of the Central Government, the Commission may from time to time, change, increase, reduce, abolish, or re -categorize the officers and employees. 5. Mode of appointment - 5.1 Appointments against the sanctioned posts in the Commission may be made either on deputation on foreign service terms followed by absorption or on short -term contract basis or through direct recruitment or on promotion basis as under: Post Mode of appointment Secretary Deputation on foreign service terms/absorption. Director Engg. Deputation on foreign service terms / absorption or short - term contract. Director Tariff Deputation on foreign service terms / absorption or short - term contract. Director Law Deputation on foreign service terms / absorption or short - term contract. Administrative -Cum -Accounts officer Deputation on foreign service terms / absorption. Private Secretary Promotion failing which deputation on foreign service terms / short - term contract. Accountant Direct Recruitment failing which deputation on foreign Service terms or short term contract. Personal Assistant Direct Recruitment failing which deputation on foreign Service terms or short term contract. Cashier Direct Recruitment failing which deputation on foreign Service terms. Dispatch clerk Direct Recruitment failing which deputation on foreign Service terms or short - term contract. Driver Direct Recruitment failing which deputation on foreign Service terms or short - term contract. 5.2 The appointment on deputation on Foreign Service terms shall be made for a period of five years and further extension beyond this period would be done in consultation with the Central Government. Appointment on short -term contract basis shall be initially for two years extendable to three years subject to satisfactory performance. 5.3 Provided that the Staff appointed on deputation and willing to get permanently absorbed in the Commission on completion of two years of deputation in the said post may exercise their option for permanent absorption in the Commission on the said post and the Commission may in its discretion take such decision, as it considers appropriate. 6. Allocation of posts - The inter -se allocation of the sanctioned posts among different functional areas shall be as decided by the Chairperson from time to time. 7. Power to keep posts vacant - Nothing in regulation 5 shall be construed as requiring the Commission to have at all times, staff serving in all the categories or posts. CHAPTER III PROCEDURE FOR RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT 8. Appointing Authority – All appointments of officers and employees shall be made by the appointing authority as specified in clause (c) of regulation 3 of these regulations. 9. Eligibility criterion for deputation / short term contract - The eligibility criterion for deputation/short term contract shall be as given in Appendix -I. · 10. Eligibility criterion for direct recruitment – • The eligibility criterion for appointment by direct recruitment shall be as given in Appendix -II. • The persons appointed through direct recruitment shall be on probation for a period of two years and shall be governed by guidelines issued by Central Government in this regard. 11. Eligibility criterion for promotion - The eligibility criterion for appointment on promotion basis shall be as given in Appendix -III. 12. Announcement of vacancies - The Commission shall announce the number of vacancies to be filled by deputation on foreign service terms/short -term contract basis or through direct recruitment and invite applications for appointment in the Commission by advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and also by inviting applications from all the departments, attached offices and subordinate offices of the Central Government and the State Governments/ Union Territories /Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies. 13. Processing of Application - The Selection Committee for selecting personnel on deputation/short term contract basis shall consider the applications received in the Commission and may short list candidates, based on the requirements of the job and the curriculum vitae of the candidates, for further processing. The selection committee may prescribe the mode of selection including written test or interview or any other method, for assessing the suitability of the shortlisted candidates. 14. Constitution of Selection Committee - There shall be a Selection Committee for short listing the candidates and making recommendations for appointment. (a) For se lection to all posts from Sl. No. 1 to 5 in regulation 4, the Selection Committee shall consist of the following: - Chairman: Chairperson of the Commission. Member: Member of the Commission. Convenor: Secretary of the Commission Note: Chairman of the Selection Commit tee may also co -opt one subject - specialist / Head of the Division of the Commission as a member of the Selection Commit tee. (b) For selection of all posts from Sl. No. 6 to 11 in regulation 4, The Selection Committee shall consist of the following: - Chairman: Secretary of the Commission. Members: Two Directors of the Commission. Convenor: Admn.cum Accounts officer of the commission. 15. Select list of candidates - On the recommendation of the Selection Committee, the appointing authority shall approve a select list of candidates arranged in order of merit which shall remain valid for a period of one year. 16. Selection of candidates - a) Offers of appointment to candidates on the select list shall be issued in the order of merit shown in the select list specifying a time limit within which the candidate must join Service, which may be extended at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. b) The letter of offer of appointment shall specify the conditions to be fulfilled by the candidate, prior to appointme nt. c) The appointing authority may withdraw its offer of appointment if the selected candid ate fails to fulfill any of the conditions prescribed prior to appointment or if the candid ate fails to join service within the speci fied time. d) All appointments by direct recruitment shall be subject to verification of characte r and antecedents and certificate of fitness issued by a Medical practitioner not below the level of a CMO of District Hospital. e) Where an offer of appointm ent is withd rawn, in the manner prescribed in clause (c) above , an offer of appointment shall be issued to the candidate next below in the order of merit in the select list. CHAPTER IV 17. PAY, ALLOWANCES AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE a) Pay, Allowances and Other Conditions of Service of the officers and staff of the Commission shall be governed in accordance with the Central Government Rules and other general orders/ instructions / guidelines issued by Central Government from time to time, in respect of comparable officers in each grade. b) Medical facilities shall be admissible in accordance with the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (Medical Facilities) Regulations as may be notified by the Commission separately. 18. Placement of staff - a) The posting of staff, at any time, shall be as decided by the appointing authority on any post, not lower in the scale of pay than t he post for which the staff member was recruited. b) A staff member may hold more than one post for which no extra remuneration sh all be paid except as otherwise provided by the Central Government. CHAPTER V ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND PENALTIES 19. Confidential reports - In the matter of the annual confidential reports of t h e staff, the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in respect of the Government employees will be suitably adapted by the Commission for comparable officers. 20. Disciplinary proceedings and imposition of penalties - In the matter of conduct, discipline and imposition of penalties, the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and the Central Civil Services (Control, Classification and Appeal) Rules, 1965 and the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time will be suitably adapted by the Commission. The disciplinary authority in each case shall be as specified in paragraph 3(f) of these regulations. CHAPTER Vl MISCELLANEOUS 21. Training - a) Staff may be required to undergo such training as may be prescribe d by the Commission . b) A staff member charged with misconduct during the period of training may be withdrawn from training and should be liable for appropriate disciplina ry proceedings , as the appoint ing authority deems fit. Pe nalty in such cases may include recovery of the amount spent on the training by the Commission. 22. Saving - Nothing in these regulations shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, Sche duled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and other special categorie s of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time, in this regard. 23. Power of Relaxation – The Commission may in the public interest and after recording reasons in writing and obtaining approval of the Central Government, relax any of the provisions of these regulations. 24. Interpretation – If any question arises relating to the interpretation of these regulations, it will be referred to the Central Government for examination and decision of the Central Government will be final. V.K. DHAR, JKAS Secy ., JERC [ADVT. -III/4/Exty./7 67/2024 -25] Appendix I EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFYING SERVICE - FOR STAFF ON DEPUTATION/SHORT TERM CONTRACT Sl. N o . Post Level in Pay Matrix/Pa y Scale ( as per 7th CPC) Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience Qualifying Service 1 Secretary Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) Graduate Degree from a Govt. recognized Institution/Univ ersity. Must have experience in Secretariat functioning in the Central Government/ State Governments / Union Territories. Prior experience and Officers under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or; Sl. N o . Post Level in Pay Matrix/Pa y Scale ( as per 7th CPC) Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience Qualifying Service exposure to regulation and infrastructure management will be preferable. II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -12. 2 Director Engg. Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent from a Government recognized institution/ University. Familiarity with the latest technological development in generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, designing and operation. Officers under Central Government/State Government / Union Territories/Public sector undertakings/Autono mous bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -12. 3 Director Tariff Level -13 : (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) MBA (Finance)/CA from a Govt. recognized Institution/Univ ersity. Must have experience in : Tariff formulation/Cost Analysis/ Financial Management. Officers under Central Government/State Government / Union Territories/Public sector undertakings/Autono mous bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -12. 4 Director Law Level -12: (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200) Bachelors Degree in Law from a Govt. recognized Institution/Univ ersity. Judicial/Quasi -judicial legal matters including conducting of hearings, record keeping of proceedings, handling of petitions, pleadings, Officers under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/Public sector undertakings/Autono mous bodies: - Sl. N o . Post Level in Pay Matrix/Pa y Scale ( as per 7th CPC) Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience Qualifying Service listing of the case laws, etc. Candidates having experience of working in Electricity Regulatory Commission shall have added advantage. I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -11. 5 Administrative -cum- Accounts officer Level -8: (Rs. 47, 600 – 1,51,100) Graduate Degree from a Govt. recognized Institution/unive rsity. Must have Accounts related Experience in the Central Government / State Government/Union Territories. Additional Experience in General Administration matters and personnel management shall be preferred. Persons under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis. II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -7 6 Private Secretary Level -7 : (Rs. 44, 900 – 1,42,400) 1. Minimum Graduate from a Govt. recognized Institution/Univ ersity. 2. Must be Computer literate, proficient in using MS - Office, and making Power Point Presentation along with working knowledge of MS Excel 3. Having prescribed/ standard Shorthand 1. Working as Secretarial Staff. 2. Candidates who have been working at least for 5 years as Personal Staff shall be preferred. 3. Reasonably good in spoken & written English well versed with all the duties which a Personal Staff is supposed to discharge. Persons under Central Government/State Government/Union Territories/Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis. II. With 5 years regular service in the scale of Level -6 Sl. N o . Post Level in Pay Matrix/Pa y Scale ( as per 7th CPC) Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience Qualifying Service Dictation speed and Typing speed on computer. 7 Accountant Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) Minimum Graduate from a Government recognized Institution/Univ ersity. Must be well versed with Accounts Related matters. Person under Central Government/State Government/Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or II. With 5 years regular services in the scale of Level -5. 8 Personal Assistant Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) 1. Minimum Graduate from a Government recognized Institution/Univ ersity. 2. Must be Computer literate, proficient in using MS -Office and making a power point presentation along with working knowledge of MS-Excel. 3. Having prescribed /standard short hand dictation speed and typing speed on computer. Candidates who have been working as personal staff in the Central Government/State Government / Union Territories shall be preferred. Persons under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or II. With 5 years regular services in the scale of Level -5. III. With 8 years regular services in the scale of Level -4. 9 Cashier Level - 4 : (Rs. 25,500 – Commerce Graduate from a Government recognized Exposure to Computer operations and financial matters. Persons under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/ Public Sl. N o . Post Level in Pay Matrix/Pa y Scale ( as per 7th CPC) Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience Qualifying Service 81,100) Institution/Univ ersity. Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies: - I. Holding analogous posts on regular basis. 10 Dispatch Clerk Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) Graduate from any Government recognized Institution/ university. Must have knowledge and experience in Clerical matters. Persons under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis. 11 Driver Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) Matriculation or equivalent from a Government recognized Board and must possess a valid Driving License of Light Motor Vehicle with at least two years of unblemished experience in the line. Must have at least 3 years experience of driving a light motor vehicle in any Central Government /State Government/ Union Territory/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomou s Body. Persons under Central Government/State Government/ Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis. Appendix II Eligibility Criteria for Direct Recruitment. Sl.No. Post Scale of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC Minimum Educational Qualification Nature of Experience/ Age Limit 1 Accountant Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) Minimum Graduate from a Government recognized Institution/University. Must be well versed with Accounts Related matters. Must have at least 3 years experience of working as a Accountant in Government / semi -Government/Corporation or reputed corporate body. Age Limit: Age limit/relaxation will be admissible to all categories as per Central Government rules in vogue . 2 Personal Assist ant Level - 6 : (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) 1. Minimum Graduate from a Government recognized Institution/University. 2. Must be Computer literate, Must have at least 3 years experience of working as a personal Assistant in Government / semi - Government/Corporation or reputed proficient in using MS - Office and making a power point presentation along with working knowledge of MS -Excel. 3. Having prescribed /standard short hand dictation speed and typing speed on computer. corporate body. Age Limit: Age limit/relaxation will be admissible to all categories as per Central Government rules in vogue . 3 Cashier Level - 4 : (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) 1. Commerce Graduate from a Government recognized Institution/University. 2. Diploma/Certificate in Computer applications or equivalent from any Government recognized institute. Must have at least 3 years experience of working as a cashier in Government / semi -Government/Corporation or reputed corporate body. Age Limit: Age limit/relaxation will be admissible to all categories as per Central Government rules in vogue . 4 Dispatch Clerk Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) Must have passed matriculation from a government recognized Board and must have clerical ability and aptitude. Must have at least 3 years experience of working as a Dispatch clerk in Government / semi -Government/Public sector undertaking / reputed corporate body. Age Limit: Age limit/relaxation will be admissible to all categories as per Central Government rules in vogue . 5 Driver Level - 2 : (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) Matriculation or equivalent from a Government recognized Board and Must possess a valid Driving license of light Motor Vehicle with at least two years of unblemished experience in the line. Age Limit: Age limit/relaxation will be admissible to all categories as per Central Government rules in vogue . Appendix III Promotional Avenues. Personal Assistant (Pay level -6) of the Commission shall be eligible for promotion to the post of Private Secretary (Pay level -7) on completion of five years of regular service in the grade of Personal Assistant. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi -110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi -110054.

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