**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on November 29, 2017. It includes notifications from Quasi-Government bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, and Heads of Departments. Key provisions include approvals for new sub-stations and power lines, with potential objections due within two months of publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Notifications:**
* Approval granted for establishing new sub-stations and associated power lines to address additional power load in various districts (Madurai, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Theni, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar).
* Specific projects include constructing new 230 kV, 33/11 kV, and 110/22 kV sub-stations.
* Installation of Zebra conductors and underground XLPE cables for power lines.
* Details provided for each project include location, voltage, length of the power line, and estimated cost in lakhs.
* **Objections:**
* Individuals with concerns regarding the high-pressure power line routes can submit objections to the Superintending Engineer of the General Construction Circle within two months from the date of publication, in accordance with the Electricity Act of 2003.
* **University of Madras Notification:**
* Dr. K. Tamil Selvam has been unanimously elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* The term is for three years, from October 6, 2017, to October 5, 2020, or until the date of cessation of his membership in the Senate, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Electricity Board**
* **Impact:** Granted permission to construct new sub-stations and power lines.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with construction projects, address and respond to any objections received within the stipulated timeframe, and act in accordance with the Electricity Act of 2003.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Potentially affected by the routes of the new high-pressure power lines.
* **Action Required:** If concerned, submit objections to the Superintending Engineer within two months of the publication date, in compliance with the Electricity Act of 2003.
**University of Madras**
* **Impact:** Welcomes Dr. K. Tamil Selvam as a new member of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** No specific action indicated.
**Dr. K. Tamil Selvam**
* **Impact:** Elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Take on responsibilities of Academic Council member.
Key Entities Referenced
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing notifications from Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board: The State owned electricity board is mentioned in relation to power sub-stations and power lines
Tamil Nadu: The location where the policy and gazette applies
Electricity Act, 2003: A law referenced to allow electricity transmission based on previous rights of telegraphy under section 164. Related to objections to powerlines in this document.
University of Madras: University mentioned with election of member in the academic council by the Senate