'The policy was prepared by the commission and approved in December 2008 by the cabinet of the previous UPA government. It is based on the fundamental assumption that we must follow common principle for different energy sources,' Ahluwalia said.

Till now, there were different norms for coal, oil, gas and electricity at the centre and state levels, with rules and regulations overlapping and working at cross-purpose.

'We can't have one principle for coal, another for oil, a third one for gas and a fourth for electricity. As energy is a key area, we must have a uniform policy to achieve rapid growth in this critical sector,' he said.

As various ministries at the central and state government are involved with the energy sector, the panel will draw the attention of stakeholders on policy actions.

'Though a good start has been made on many areas, we do not think there has been adequate movement in some important areas, delaying decision-making process.'