India, Dec. 24 -- Amid growing opposition from officials and engineers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against the appointment of a "junior-level IAS officer" as the chairman-cum-managing director (CMD), the Punjab government has amended the eligibility rules for the post, diluting the qualification criteria for the top position in the power utility.

Earlier, the post of the CMD could be held by an IAS officer of the rank of principal secretary or financial commissioner, whether serving or retired. However, under the amended rules notified by the department of power on December 22, an IAS officer of the rank of secretary - serving or retired - can now be appointed as the CMD.

The amendment has reportedly been made in t...