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NEW DELHI: Bala Jyoti, former Special Judge (Anti-Corruption) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Jammu, has been appointed as Member (Law) of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by the Government of India, Ministry of Power.
Bala Jyoti took the Oath of Secrecy and Affirmation of Allegiance on March 11, 2026, during a ceremony held at Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, at around 4:30 pm.
The oath was administered by Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar in the presence of senior officials. Among those present on the occasion were Vijay Kumar, Principal Secretary and Chairman of JERC for the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh, Lakshmi Murali, Joint Secretary to the Ministry of Power, and other officials.
Bala Jyoti has served the judiciary in Jammu & Kashmir in various capacities and has worked in several far-flung areas during her judicial career. Known for her integrity and professional competence, she later served as Special Judge (Anti-Corruption) for the CBI in Jammu, where she handled several important cases.
Her appointment as Member (Law) in the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission has been made on the basis of her merit, ability and suitability, recognising her extensive experience in judicial service.
With her appointment, her legal expertise and administrative experience are expected to contribute significantly to the regulatory framework of the power sector in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.