Dehradun, March 1 -- In a significant decision taken during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the proposal for amending the eligibility criteria for the post of Managing Director in state power corporations was approved. This decision was not shared with the media yesterday. In fact, no formal cabinet briefing was held yesterday as the assembly session has been summoned. Sources claimed that the move is likely to provide major relief to PC Dhyani, who is presently serving as the in-charge MD of Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL).

It may be recalled that the development follows the hearing held on 18 February in the Nainital High Court, during which th...