Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recruits Senior Research Officer

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) invites application for the recruitment of Senior Research Officer with LLB holders

Company name : Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
Posts : Senior Research Officer
Qualification : LLB
Salary : Rs. 94,000-1,03,000/- P.M.
No of Post : 01
Location :  New Delhi
Last date to apply : 01.09.2014

Details of Post :

Senior Research Officer

The spectrum of responsibilities of Central Electricity Regulatory
Commission (CERC) has expanded significantly consequent to the enactment of The Electricity Act 2003. The activities presently handled by the Legal Wing involve inter alia assisting the Commission in drafting of orders, framing of regulations, record of proceedings of the oral hearings of Commission, preparation of replies / affidavits in connection with cases filed in the Appellate
Tribunal for Electricity, High Court and Supreme Court, attending hearings of external court cases, assisting the Commission in discharge of its proceedings as per the Conduct of Business Regulations etc., and defending /monitoring the cases in the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, High Courts and the Supreme Court where the Commission is a party.

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has therefore felt the need for engaging Research Officers (Law) and Research Associates (Law) in accordance with the CERC (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2010. The Research Officers/Associates proposed to be engaged by the Commission would assist and augment the Legal Wing of the Commission in discharge of its multifarious functions.

Scope of work:

The duties of the Senior Research Officer (Law) as Staff Consultant Legal  wing of CERC shall mainly include as under:-

1. Scrutiny and examination of legal issues raised with respect to  judgment of High Courts/ Tribunals/ Supreme Court related to the issue.
2. Coordination with various divisions and compiling of information for  compliance by the parties.
3. Preparation of fact sheets/ inputs for petition in respect of the legal  issues raised, up-dation in RIMS.
4. Attending the hearing, drafting of orders (Final/ interim), Record of  proceedings (RoPs).
5. Oversee the proper maintenance of files and linking of relevant  documents in the file.
6. Assisting in the preparation and filing of appeals, replies, rejoinders,  Written submissions before the Appellate Tribunal, Writs and Civil Appeals  filed before High Courts and Supreme Court, attend hearings before the  tribunal, Courts and assisting the legal research;
7. Other works as may be assigned from time to time

1. Name of the Post : Senior Research Officer (Law)
2. No of Post : 01
3. Qualification : A graduate in law (either 3 years or 5 years course) from recognized institutes/universities or Chartered Accountant from recognized Institution.  Experience: Minimum eight to ten years experience in drafting petitions, replies, rejoinders, written submissions, appearance before High Courts, District Courts, quasijudicial forums, etc. after completion of graduation in law from a reputed college.
4. Desirable : Experience in working in regulatory sector or electricity sector
5. Remuneration : Rs. 94,000/- to 1,03,000/- per month depending on qualification and experience.

General terms and conditions:-

1. Normal working hours would be 9.30 A.M to 6.00 P.M (05 days week)  including half an hour lunch break. The officials may be called on Saturdays,  Sundays and other gazetted holidays, and directed to work beyond normal  working hours in case of exigencies.
2. There will be a provision of 15 days leave (including 8 days casual leave  and seven days on the pattern of earned leave but not encashable) in a calendar  year (in addition to the gazetted holidays applicable in CERC office) subject to  prior sanction.
3. In case of tour outside Delhi, the Commission will reimburse the expenses  for journey undertaken for official work by the Consultants as per the following  entitlement:- Senior Research Officer – By air-Economy class/By train(AC-II),  other facilities as per entitlements of  Assistant Chief level officers of CERC, Staff Consultants appointed shall be governed by the provisions of the  Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Appointment of Consultants)  Regulations, 2010 as amended from time to time.
4. Duration of contract:- The contract will be initially for a period of two years which can be extended  for upto one year on each occasion, limited to a total period of four years. In  deserving cases an annual escalation upto 10% on the fee may be given with the  approval of the competent authority based on the performance during preceding  year.
5. Payment Terms:-  The consultant shall be paid lump sum monthly remuneration (the agreed  amount) within seven days after completion of the month. TDS shall be deducted  as per Income Tax rules.
6. Termination of contracts:- The assignment may be terminated earlier by either employer or employee by giving one month’s notice, from either side or one month’s salary in lieu thereof.  Provided, in case of disciplinary action, the notice period shall not apply to CERC.
7. Appointment under this assignment shall be on purely contract basis for a  limited period only. Such appointment shall not bestow any rights what so ever to  claim for regular appointment or continued contractual appointment in CERC.
8. Relaxation in essential qualifications/experience can be considered in  deserving cases at the discretion of CERC.
9. CERC reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the above-mentioned  positions.
10. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interaction with the Selection  Committee.

How to apply :

Interested and eligible candidates may kindly send their applications, in the  prescribed format to the Assistant Secretary, CERC, Ground Floor, Chanderlok  Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi-110 001 by Monday, the 01 September, 2014 up to  3.00 P.M.

Important dates to remember :

Last date to apply : 01.09.2014

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