## Policy Analysis Report: Central Electricity Authority Order Regarding Kallam Transmission Limited
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order, dated June 8, 2022, concerning Kallam Transmission Limited. The order grants Kallam Transmission Limited the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, as per Section 164 of the Electricity Act of 2003, for the purpose of laying electric lines for the "Transmission System for evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area 1 GW in Maharashtra." The key finding is that this order facilitates the development of renewable energy evacuation infrastructure in the Osmanabad area by granting the necessary rights to the transmission company. This is a new policy action.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order regarding Kallam Transmission Limited, based solely on the information provided in the policy text. The purpose is to inform affected industry of the specifics of the order, its implications, and the responsibilities it entails.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy action, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the establishment of a transmission system for the evacuation of power from Renewable Energy (RE) Projects in the Osmanabad area of Maharashtra. A key objective is granting Kallam Transmission Limited (KTL) the legal powers necessary to lay electric lines.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need for transmission infrastructure to support renewable energy projects. The increasing generation of electricity from renewable sources requires adequate and reliable transmission systems to efficiently transport this power to load centers. The order suggests that the existing regulatory framework required clarification of KTL's rights for laying transmission lines, hence this act of conferring powers normally held by a telegraph authority. The applicant had sought authorization to ensure efficient implementation and maintenance of the transmission lines for evacuation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new* policy action:
* **Grant of Powers:** The Central Electricity Authority, under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers upon Kallam Transmission Limited all the powers that a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. These powers relate to the placing of telegraph lines and posts. This is specifically for laying electric lines for the stated transmission scheme in Osmanabad.
* **Scope:** The order specifically applies to the "Transmission System for evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area 1 GW in Maharashtra," including the LILO (Line In Line Out) of both circuits of the ParliPG Pune GIS 400kV DC line at Kallam PS.
* **Geographical Scope:** The order covers specific villages, talukas, and districts in Maharashtra through which the overhead lines will pass (detailed in the document).
* **Terms and Conditions:** The grant of powers is subject to the following conditions:
* The approval is granted for 25 years.
* Kallam Transmission Limited must obtain consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the lines.
* Kallam Transmission Limited must follow regulations and codes regarding transmission, operation and maintenance (O&M), and open access, framed under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* The lines must be operated after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003, and its rules is mandatory.
* Kallam Transmission Limited must submit the requisite clearances (Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) to the Central Electricity Authority at the time of Electrical Inspection.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is Kallam Transmission Limited. Other stakeholders include:
* Renewable energy project developers in the Osmanabad area of Maharashtra.
* Local authorities (village councils, municipalities) in the specified regions.
* Central Electricity Authority.
* Ministry of Power, Government of India
* Landowners and residents in the areas where the transmission lines will be located.
* The Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government
* Civil Aviation and Defence authorities.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the responsible agency for issuing the order. Kallam Transmission Limited is responsible for implementing the transmission project and complying with the specified conditions.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The approval is granted for a period of 25 years. Kallam Transmission Limited must seek consent from relevant authorities before erecting the lines and obtain approval from the Electrical Inspector before operating the lines. Public notice regarding the transmission scheme was already published in newspapers and the Gazette of India. An affidavit was submitted declaring no objection was received.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to expedite the development of transmission infrastructure for renewable energy evacuation in the Osmanabad area. By granting Kallam Transmission Limited the necessary powers, the order aims to remove potential obstacles and facilitate the timely completion of the transmission project. This is expected to support the growth of renewable energy generation in the region and contribute to national renewable energy targets. More reliable renewable power evacuation benefits project developers and consumers by improving the grid stability.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Authority order grants Kallam Transmission Limited the necessary powers to lay electric lines for renewable energy evacuation in the Osmanabad area of Maharashtra. This is a significant step towards facilitating the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the region. The order's effectiveness will depend on Kallam Transmission Limited's ability to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the document and coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders. This policy action demonstrates government support for renewable energy initiatives and highlights the importance of transmission infrastructure in achieving national renewable energy goals.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding electricity.
Kallam Transmission Limited: Applicant seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
Ali Extn, Badarpur, New Delhi: Registered office address of Kallam Transmission Limited.
Transmission System for evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area 1 GW in Maharashtra: Transmission scheme for which Kallam Transmission Limited seeks authorization.
Osmanabad: Area in Maharashtra where the RE power evacuation project is located.
Maharashtra: State in India where the transmission scheme is located.
CEA: Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India. An authority that granted prior approval to Kallam Transmission Limited under section 681 of the Electricity Act, 2003
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act related to telegraphs, under which Kallam Transmission Limited is granted certain powers.
ParliPG Pune GIS 400kV Dc line: Overhead line which is part of transmission scheme.
Kallam PS: Location of LILO.
Beed: District in Maharashtra through which overhead lines pass.
New Delhi: Place where Central Electricity Authority Order issued
Rakesh Goyal: Secretary.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
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प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 326] नई ददल्ली, सोमिार, जनू 27, 2022/आषाढ़ 6, 1944
No. 326] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022/ASHADHA 6, 1944
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 8 जून, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-17(42)/7/2022-PSPM Division.—जबदक कल्लम रांसजमिन जलजमटेड, जजसका
पंजीकृत कायाालय ए-52/6, जी/एफ, अली एक्सटेंिन, बदरपुर, नई ददल्ली-110044, इंजडया ह,ै ने पारेषण योजना
"महाराष्ट्र म ें उस्ट्मानाबाद क्षेत्र (1 गीगािाट) में आरई पररयोजनाओं से जिद्युत की जनकासी के जलए पारेषण प्रणाली" के
तहत जबजली की तारें जबछान े के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगता प्राजधकृत करने हते ु आिेदन
दकया ह।ै
और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. . सीईए-पीएस -11-23(20)/1/2018-
पीएसपीए-I Division ददनांक 07.10.2021 के द्वारा पारेषण योजना "महाराष्ट्र में उस्ट्मानाबाद क्षेत्र (1 गीगािाट) म ें
आरई पररयोजनाओं से जिद्युत की जनकासी के जलए पारेषण प्रणाली" के अंतगात आने िाली जिरोपरर लाइनों के जलए कल्लम
रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम की धारा 68(1) के अंतगता पूिा अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था।
कल्लम रांसजमिन जलजमटेड ने 21.01.2022 (निभारत, जबजनेस स्ट्टैंडड,ा लोकमत, बीड ररपोटार और राजधम)ा के
स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 12.02.2022 से 18.02.2022 में पारेषण योजना के जलए
प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग ा पर प्रकािन की तारीख स े 60 ददनों के भीतर आम जनता की रटप्पजणयों/अभ्यािेदन की मागं करत े
हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, कल्लम रांसजमिन जलजमटेड न े 27.04.2022 ददनांदकत एक हलफनामा
4300 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जजसमें घोषणा की गई दक समाचार पत्रों/भारत का राजपत्र म ें उपरोक्त पारेषण योजना के जलए सािाजजनक
सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर जनता से कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की गई ह।ै
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगता पारेषण योजना "महाराष्ट्र में उस्ट्मानाबाद
क्षेत्र (1 गीगािाट) म ें आरई पररयोजनाओं से जिद्युत की जनकासी के जलए पारेषण प्रणाली" के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछान े के
जलए उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनुरोध दकया ह,ै जो टेलीग्राफ के प्रयोजन के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत
टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए या स्ट्थाजपत होन े िाली टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-
रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अतं गता टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह।ै पारेषण योजना के अंतगात
जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं
1. कल्लम पीएस में परली (पीजी)-पुण े (जीआईएस) 400 केिी डी/सी लाइन के दोनों सर्ककटों का एलआईएलओ ।
स्ट्कीम के अंतगात जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर से, उनके आस-पास से तथा उनके
बीच से गुजरेगी:—
1. राज्य: महाराष्ट्र
अ.क्र. गािं ों का नाम तालकु ा जजला (राज्य)
1 सेलू, पपपलगाि कोथला (पपपलगाि - को.), डोंगरिाडी (डोंगरेिाडी), िािी उस्ट्मानाबाद
(महाराष्ट्र)
सारोला-मांडिा [सारोल (मांडिा)], पारा, फक्राबाद (फकराबाद),
पसगेिाडी, पपपलगांि पलगी (पपपलगांि - जल.), पलगिाडी
2 बहुला, भोगजी (भोगाजी), आढला (आढाला), आडसलु िाडी, पाथडी, कल्लम (कलंब) उस्ट्मानाबाद
(महाराष्ट्र)
आथडी, ईटकुर, गंभीरिाडी, बोरगाि धनेश्वर [बोरगाि (ध.),
(बोरगाि)]
3 जपटटी घाट (जपटटीघाट), जिरूर (जिरूरघाट), नांदरु घाट (नांदरु घाट), केज बीड
(महाराष्ट्र)
गडजलयाजचिाडी, डोथ्रा (धोत्रा), िाघे बाभुलगाि (िाघ-े बाभुलगाि),
एकुरखा (एकुरका), मुंढेिाडी, नारेिाडी, सारणी [सारणी (सांगिी)],
सांगिी [सांगिी (सा)], सारुल, जोला, सासुरा, हांगेिाडी, पिारिाडी,
खरमाटा, देिगाि (देिगाि), दहीफल (दहीफल िडमाऊली), बेलगाि,
मालेिाडी, नाहोली, खोमनिाडी, खाडेिाडी, डाकणिाडी
(ढाकणिाडी), आगेिाडी, बानेगाि, दरडिाडी, राजेगाि, दजहतणा
(दैठणा), रामेश्वरिाडी (रामेश्वर िाडी), बंदेिाडी
4 पांढरेजचिाडी (पांढ-याचीिाडी), धिज्याचीिाडी (धािज्याचीिाडी), बीड बीड
(महाराष्ट्र)
तांदलु िाडी (तांदल्याचीिाडी), खडयााचीिाडी, चाकरिाडी
(चाकूरिाडी), येलम्ब (यले म्बघाट)
अब, सािधानीपूिाक जिचार करन े के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, कल्लम
रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाइनों को लगान े के जलए िे सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के
साथ प्रदान करता ह,ै जो टेलीग्राफ के उद्देश्य के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि
के जलए या स्ट्थाजपत होन े िाली टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम,
1885 के अंतगता टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह—ै
(i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया जाता ह।ै[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिा संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथाात ् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलि,े राष्ट्रीय
राजमाग,ा राज्य राजमागा आदद की सहमजत प्राप्त करनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत समुजचत आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एडं एम, ओपन
एक्सेस आदद के जिजनयमों/संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा।
(iv) आिेदक केंद्र सरकार के जिद्युत जनरीक्षक/मुख्य जिद्युत जनरीक्षक के अनुमोदन के पश्चात ही लाइनों का प्रचालन करेगा।
(v) यह अनुमोदन आिेदक द्वारा जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के प्रािधानों और उसके तहत बनाए गए जनयमों की अपेक्षाओं
का अनुपालन दकए जाने के अध्यधीन ह।ै
(vi) कल्लम रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय जिमानन एिं रक्षा प्राजधकरणों इत्यादद, से अपेजक्षत
अनुमजत को प्राप्त करने के बाद, इसे केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय प्रस्ट्तुत करना होगा।
राकेि गोयल, सजचि,
[जिज्ञापन-III//4/असा./144/2022-23]
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 8th June, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-13-17(42)/7/2022-PSPM Division. —Whereas Kallam Transmission Limited, the applicant
with its registered office at A-52/6, G/F, Ali Extn, Badarpur, New Delhi -110044, India, has applied for authorization
under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the transmission scheme “Transmission
System for evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area (1 GW) in Maharashtra”.
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. CEA-PS-11-23(20)/1/2018-
PSPA-I Division dated 07.10.2021 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to
Kallam Transmission Limited for the overhead lines covered under the transmission scheme “Transmission System
for evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area (1 GW) in Maharashtra”.
Kallam Transmission Limited has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated
21.01.2022 (Navbharat, Business Standard, Lokmat, Beed Reporter and Rajdharma) and in Weekly Gazette of India
dated 12.02.2022 to 18.02.2022 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed
transmission route within 60 days from the date of publication. Subsequently, Kallam Transmission Limited has
submitted an affidavit dated 27.04.2022 declaring that no objection has been received from public within 60 days of
publication of Public Notice in newspapers/Gazette of India.
And now the applicant has requested to confer upon him, all the powers under section 164 of the Electricity
Act, 2003, which the telegraph authority possess under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 with respect to the placing of
telegraph lines and posts for the purpose of a telegraph established or maintained by Government or to be so
established or maintained for laying of electric lines under the transmission scheme “Transmission System for
evacuation of power from RE Projects in Osmanabad area (1 GW) in Maharashtra”. The following overhead line is
covered under this transmission scheme:
1. LILO of both circuits of Parli(PG) – Pune (GIS) 400kV D/c line at Kallam PS
The above overhead lines included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following
villages, towns and cities:
State:—Maharashtra
Sl. No Name of Villages Taluka District (State)
1. Selu, Pimpalgaon Kothala [Pimpalgaon(k)], Dongarwadi Washi Osmanabad
(Dongrewadi), Sarola Mandwa (Sarol (Mandva)), Para, (Maharashtra)
Fakrabad (Fakarabad), Singewadi, Pimpalgaon Lingi
[Pimpalgaon(l)], Lingwadi
2. Bahula, Bhogji (Bhogaji), Adhla (Adhala), Adsulwadi, Kallam (Kallamb) Osmanabad
Pathardi, Athardi, Itkur, Gambhirwadi, Borgaon Dhaneshwar (Maharashtra)
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3. Pithi Ghat (Pitthighat), Sirur (Shirurghat), Nandur Ghat Kaij Beed
(Nandurghat), Gadliyachiwadi, Dothra (Dhotra), Waghe
(Maharashtra)
Babulgaon (Waghebabhalgaon), Ekurkha (Ekurka),
Mundewadi, Narewadi, Sarni [Sarni (Sangvi)], Sangvi [Sangvi
(s)], Sarul, Jola, Sasura, Hangewadi, Pawarwadi, Kharmata,
Devgaon (Deogaon), Dahiphal (Dahiphal wadmauli), Belgaon,
Malewadi, Naholi, Khomanwadi, Khadewadi, Dakanwadi
(Dhakanwadi), Agewadi, Banegaon, Daradwadi, Rajegaon,
Dahitna (Daithana), Rameshwarwadi, Bandewadi
4. Pandrechiwadi (Pandharyachiwadi), Dhawjiyachiwadi Beed Beed
(Dhavjyachiwadi), Tandulwadi (Tandalyachiwadi),
(Maharashtra)
Khardiyachiwadi, Chakarwadi (Chakurwadi), Yellamb
(Yelambghat)
Now, after careful consideration, Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India, under
section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers all the powers to Kallam Transmission Limited for laying above
overhead lines, which telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 with respect to placing of
telegraph lines and posts for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained, by Government or to be established or
maintained subject to following terms and conditions for installing the above mentioned lines, namely:
(i) The approval is granted for 25 years.
(ii) The Applicant shall have to seek the consent of the concerned authorities i.e. local bodies, Railways, National
Highways, State Highways etc. before erection of proposed lines.
(iii) The Applicant shall have to follow regulations/codes of the Appropriate Commission regarding transmission,
O&M, open access, etc., framed under Electricity Act, 2003.
(iv) The Applicant shall operate the lines after approval of Electrical Inspector / Chief Electrical Inspector of Central
Government.
(v) The approval is subject to compliance of the requirement of the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the
rules made there under by the applicant.
(vi) Kallam Transmission Limited shall have to submit the requisite clearances to Central Electricity Authority after
obtaining the same from concerned authorities like Civil Aviation, Defence etc., at the time of Electrical
Inspection.
RAKESH GOYAL, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./144/2022-23]
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