Haryana to challenge power distribution licence for Gurugram, Nuh in APTEL: Vij

Ambala, Oct. 20 -- Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said the state government would challenge before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) the licence granted for parallel electricity distribution in Gurugram and Nuh.

Speaking to reporters, Vij said the decision was taken by an autonomous body, despite the state government's opposition to privatisation.

"We had strongly opposed privatisation there as well, but since the decision has been made, the department has been instructed to prepare to file an appeal in APTEL," he said.

Responding to a question on the burning of a CJP effigy in Delhi on Dussehra, Vij said Vijayadashami marks the triumph of good over evil, and Ravana's effigy is burnt as a symbol of evil. "In the...