Chandigarh, Oct. 21 -- The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has granted a 25-year parallel electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power Private Limited for Gurugram and Nuh, opening the door to consumer choice in the state's power distribution sector.

The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with the Haryana government planning to challenge the order before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, while resident welfare associations (RWAs) have welcomed the move, citing hopes of improved power supply.

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