Date: 2016-10-05Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED - General Construction Circle, Madurai - Notification - General Construction Circle, Coimbatore - Erection of Transmission Lines
**Executive Summary**
This document comprises notifications from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically Part VI-Section 3(b), published on October 5, 2016. It details approvals and specifications for new and upgraded transmission lines and substations by the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO). Interested parties have one to two months from the date of publication to submit representations regarding these schemes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Transmission Line and Substation Projects:**
* Approval for various transmission line and substation projects across multiple districts including Madurai, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Theni, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Virudhunagar.
* Projects include the establishment of new substations, modifications to existing lines, and upgrades to higher capacity conductors and lines.
* **Project Specifications:**
* Details on the voltage levels (110 kV, 230 kV, 33/11 kV), line lengths (in kilometers), and estimated costs (in lakhs) for each project.
* Specifications for conductor types, including Panther, Zebra, WOLF, and HTLS, and configurations, such as single-circuit or double-circuit lines.
* **Specific Projects Mentioned:**
* Erection of 230 KV DC line from Palladam to Kurukkathi at Rasipalayam.
* Modifications of existing lines to higher capacity conductors and lines.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: General Public**
* **Impact:** The notifications are published in the interest of the general public.
* **Action Required:** Any person interested may make representation on the above schemes whithin one month from the date of issue of this publication.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO)**
* **Impact:** TANTRANSCO is responsible for executing the approved transmission line and substation projects to meet increasing power demands.
* **Action Required:** Implement the sanctioned projects according to the specified technical details and timelines.
**Stakeholder: Landowners/Residents along Transmission Routes**
* **Impact:** Landowners and residents along the routes of the new or upgraded transmission lines may be affected by the construction and presence of these lines.
* **Action Required:** Persons with grievances regarding the schemes must submit their objections to the Superintending Engineer within one to two months of the notification date, as per the Electricity Act 2003.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO): The primary entity undertaking the transmission line projects described in the gazette.
Electricity Act 2003: The law under which representations or grievances regarding the schemes must be made.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing notifications from quasi-government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Chennai: Location where the gazette is published and potentially where some of the policies might be implemented.
General Construction Circle: The specific division within TANTRANSCO responsible for the construction activities described.