**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on November 29, 2017, includes notifications from Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings. Specifically, it details the approval and planned establishment of new electric substations and power lines by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board across several districts for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. It also includes the notification that Dr. K. Tamil Selvam has been elected to the Academic Council by the Senate from October 6, 2017 to October 5, 2020.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) Substation and Power Line Projects:**
* Details are provided for the construction of new substations and power lines in several districts including Madurai, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Theni, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Virudhunagar.
* Projects include:
* Construction of a new 230/33 kV GIS substation at K. Puthur.
* Installation of double circuit power lines with Moose conductors.
* Construction of a new 230 kV double circuit power line using Zebra conductors.
* Establishment of new 33/11 kV substations in multiple locations (e.g., Kudiseri, Keelapavoor, Rajakkalmangalam, Alangannallur).
* Installation of 110/22 kV internal/external power lines.
* **University of Madras Academic Council Member:**
* Dr. K. Tamil Selvam has been unanimously elected to the Academic Council by the Senate, effective from October 6, 2017, until October 5, 2020, or cessation of Senate membership.
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** The general public will benefit from the increased power capacity in the districts mentioned, intended to meet additional electricity demands.
* **Action Required:** Individuals with grievances regarding the routes of the high-pressure power lines have two months from the date of this notice to submit their concerns to the Supervising Engineer, General Construction Circle, Madurai, according to the Electricity Act of 2003.
**Tamil Nadu Electricity Board:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the construction and installation of new substations and power lines.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with the establishment of the substations and power lines as planned and approved, adhering to all regulations and guidelines.
**Dr. K. Tamil Selvam:**
* **Impact:** Assumes the responsibilities and duties of a member of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Participate actively in the Academic Council's activities from October 6, 2017, to October 5, 2020.
Key Entities Referenced
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing notifications issued by Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board: The primary body responsible for the electricity distribution projects mentioned in the notification.
Electricity Act, 2003: The Act under which the electricity projects are authorized and governed.
Madurai: Location of the 'General Construction Circle' of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, where the notification originates from.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing government notifications and notices.