Senior IAS officer Upendra Nath Behera, who is currently posted as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, was on Thursday appointed as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC).
Similarly, Sourikant Padhi, a former Air Force officer, `was appointed Member of the OERC.
Behera has a vast administrative experience in different capacities.
The State Government had recommended names to Governor Dr SC Jamir for his approval, sources said.
