**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 27, 2015, announces the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation's (TANTRANSCO) plans to erect new transmission lines to meet additional power demands. The notifications authorize the erection of two new transmission lines. Interested parties have one month from the date of publication to submit representations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Authorization:** TANTRANSCO has sanctioned the erection of transmission lines.
* **Transmission Line 1:**
* Erection of a 400 KV DC Line from the existing Suguvarchatram Alamathy 400 KV DC line.
* This involves making a Line In Line Out (LILO) for the proposed Guindy 400 KV SS (overhead portion only).
* Passes through Kudapakkam, Kootthampakkam, Mettuthangal, Thirumazhisai, Ramachandra Nagar, Voyalanallur, Banaveduthottam, and Parivakkam villages.
* Route length: 13.273 KM.
* Administrative approval per CH TANTRANSCO Proceedings No. 55, dated 25-10-2012.
* Scheme Cost: INR 14860 Lakhs.
* **Transmission Line 2:**
* Erection of a 400 KV SC line on DC Towers from the Ottiyambakkam 400 KVSS to Guindy 400 KVSS (overhead portion only).
* Passes through Ottiyampakkam, Kelambakkam, Thazambur, Semmanchery, Sholinganallur, Perumbakkam, and Pallikkaranai villages.
* Route length: 14.74 KM.
* Administrative approval per CH TANTRANSCO Proceedings No. 55, dated 25-10-2012.
* Scheme Cost: INR 14860 Lakhs.
* **Public Representation:** Interested parties may submit representations on the scheme within one month of the publication date, as per the Electricity Act, 2003, to Er. K. Manivannan, Superintending Engineer, General Construction Circle-II.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: General Public / Residents near the Transmission Lines**
* **Impact:** Potential disruption during construction, possible impact on property values, and long-term visual impact.
* **Action Required:** If affected, submit representations or grievances regarding the project within one month from the publication date to the designated authority as per the Electricity Act, 2003.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for undertaking the project and ensuring its timely and efficient completion.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with the project as sanctioned and address any concerns raised during the public representation period.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing government notifications.
Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO): Responsible for power transmission and distribution in Tamil Nadu.
Electricity Act, 2003: Referenced act allowing for representations regarding the scheme.
Chennai: City in Tamil Nadu, site of construction circles and point of contact.