New Delhi, July 26 -- The Delhi High Court expressed its satisfaction over the Central Government's timely and effective response in appointing key officials to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).

During the hearing on July 24, 2025, Justice Sachin Dutta commended the government's efforts, specifically appreciating the role of standing counsel Advocate Ashish Dixit for his prompt and diligent representation.

The matter had arisen from a series of writ petitions filed directly before the High Court, owing to prolonged vacancies for the post of Member (Legal) at PNGRB and Member (Technical) at APTEL.

Recognising the impact of these vacancies on judicial proceedings an...