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​Binoy Kumar sworn in as Chairman of A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission

​Binoy Kumar sworn in as Chairman of A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission

A 1983 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, Binoy Kumar will hold office for five years

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad administering the oath of office to Binoy Kumar, who has been appointed Chairman of the A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission, at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Thursday.

Retired IAS officer Binoy Kumar took charge as Chairman of the A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) here on Thursday. Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad administered the oath of office to him at his camp office. A 1983 batch officer of the Telangana cadre, Mr. Binoy Kumar will hold office for five years from the date of assuming charge, or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier.

Mr. Sai Prasad congratulated him on taking over the reins of the APERC. Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand, AP-Genco Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi, CPDCL CMD P. Pulla Reddy, AP-Transco Joint MD G. Surya Sai Praveenchand, APERC member P.V.R. Reddy, NREDCAP Vice-Chairman & Managing Director M. Kamalakar Babu, and APERC Secretary P. Krishna conveyed their best wishes to him on the occasion.

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