(BY-Z A ANSARI) : New Delhi-In a surprising development, the interview for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) member position has been abruptly canceled without any clear reason. According to sources, candidates who were scheduled to appear for the interview were informed at the last minute via email that the interview had been canceled. No new date was provided, nor was any reason given for the cancellation.
Senior sources at NewsIP suggest that “the interview was postponed due to the unavailability of a senior official.” However, this raises several critical questions:
1. Was there a lack of coordination among the officials before finalizing the interview date?
2. Is this a case of administrative inefficiency, or is there a bigger reason behind the cancellation?
3. Could this be an attempt to influence the selection process?
Concerns for the Corporate Sector and the Government
The PNGRB member position is crucial for the energy sector, as the regulatory body oversees gas pipelines, city gas distribution, and petroleum sector regulations.
The sudden cancellation of the interview has not only created uncertainty in the selection process but has also raised concerns in the corporate sector about future policies and regulatory decisions.
The key question now is: How will the government address this delay and lack of transparency? Will a new interview date be announced soon, or will this appointment also face prolonged delays like many other pending government positions? This issue could become a significant point of concern for both the government and the corporate world.