Okay, I'm ready to analyze the provided policy text and generate the report. Based on the text, this appears to be a **new policy** rather than an amendment.
Here's the report:
**Report on Central Electricity Authority Order Regarding ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a new order issued by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) granting Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines for its 4x300 MW solar power plants in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The order confers upon ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, subject to specific terms and conditions. The key finding is that this order facilitates the development of renewable energy infrastructure by granting necessary permissions for transmission line construction.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order pertaining to Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited's electric line project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the extracted policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, inferred from the text, is to facilitate the development of solar power infrastructure by granting Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited the necessary authorization to lay electric lines for its transmission scheme. This is achieved by granting ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited powers usually reserved for Telegraph authorities under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to establish transmission infrastructure to support solar power generation. Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited applied for authorization to lay electric lines for its 4x300 MW solar power plants. The CEA's order responds to this application and streamlines the process by granting the company powers similar to those held by telegraph authorities, likely to expedite the construction and operation of the required transmission lines.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Authorization:** Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited is granted authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines for its transmission scheme.
* **Powers:** The company is conferred all the powers which the telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, concerning the placing of telegraph lines and posts. This allows them to build and maintain the power lines.
* **Scope:** The authorization covers the overhead line connecting the common pooling point of ACME Fatehgarh I, II, III, IV solar power plants to the Fatehgarh 400 kV SC line passing through Sanawara and Pokhran in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
* **Terms and Conditions:** The authorization is subject to several conditions, including:
* A 25-year approval period.
* The need to seek consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erection.
* Compliance with regulations and codes related to transmission, OM (operations and maintenance), and open access.
* Operation of the lines after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Compliance with the Electricity Act, 2003, and associated rules.
* Submission of necessary clearances from authorities like Civil Aviation and Defence at the time of Electrical Inspection.
* Compliance with the Supreme Court's direction regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
* Ministry of Power, Government of India
* Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, Civil Aviation, Defence, and other relevant authorities
* Residents of villages, towns, and cities along the transmission line route (Sanawara and Pokhran in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan)
* Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the primary responsible agency. Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited is responsible for implementing the project while adhering to the terms and conditions set by the CEA.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The approval is granted for 25 years. Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited must seek consent from relevant authorities before erection. The company must also obtain approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government before operating the lines. Compliance with existing regulations and obtaining clearances from other authorities are required. The prior publishing and affidavit process indicates the importance of public notification and addressing potential concerns.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this policy include:
* Facilitated construction of transmission infrastructure for the 4x300 MW solar power plants of Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited.
* Increased solar power generation capacity in Rajasthan.
* Contribution to India's renewable energy goals.
* Economic development in the Jaisalmer region.
* Possible impact on local ecology, especially the Great Indian Bustard habitat, requiring careful mitigation measures.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Authority's order is a significant step towards enabling the development of solar power infrastructure in Rajasthan. By granting Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited the necessary authorization and powers, subject to specific terms and conditions, the order aims to expedite the construction of transmission lines and contribute to India's renewable energy targets. The order highlights the importance of streamlined regulatory processes and environmental considerations in the development of renewable energy projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act related to electricity that is mentioned multiple times in the context of authorization and regulations.
Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited: Applicant seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Location of the 4x300 MW Solar power plants for which electric lines are being laid.
Central Electricity Authority: Authority granting powers for laying overhead lines under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Ministry of Power: Government ministry associated with the Central Electricity Authority.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act that defines the powers of telegraph authorities, relevant because powers under this act are being conferred to Ms. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited.
New Delhi: Location of registered office of ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited. Also mentioned as place of publication of newspapers.
ACME Fatehgarh I, II, III IV solar power plants Fatehgarh 400 kV SC line: Overhead line covered under this transmission scheme.
Sanawara, Rajasthan: Village through which the overhead line will pass.
Pokhran, Rajasthan: Taluk through which the overhead line will pass.
Hindustan Times: Local newspaper in which a notice for the transmission scheme was published.
The Indian Express: Local newspaper in which a notice for the transmission scheme was published.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (The Indian Express) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Rajasthan Patrika: Local newspaper in which a notice for the transmission scheme was published.
Barmer, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (Rajasthan Patrika) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Dainik Navjyoti: Local newspaper in which a notice for the transmission scheme was published.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (Dainik Navjyoti) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Ajmer, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (Dainik Navjyoti) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Kota, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (Dainik Navjyoti) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Udaipur, Rajasthan: Edition of newspaper (Dainik Navjyoti) where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India: Court whose order related to Great Indian Bustard must be complied with.
Great Indian Bustard: Bird species related to Supreme court order mentioned in policy document.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 150] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतिार, मार् स24, 2022/र्त्रै 3, 1944
No. 150] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022/CHAITRA 3, 1944
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 18 फरिरी, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-23(13)/1/2022-PSPM Division.—िबदक मेससस एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट
जलजमटेड, जिसका पंिीकृत कायासलय, 104, मुनीि प्लािा, 20, अंसारी रोड, दरयागंि, नई ददल्ली -110002 ह,ै न े
पारेषण योिना “िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान म ें एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड की 4x300 मेगािाट की सौयस उिास
पररयोिना के जलए कनैजटटजिटी रांसजमिन जसस्ट्टम” के तहत जबिली की तार जबछाने के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003
की धारा 164 के अतं गतस प्राजधकृत करन े हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै
और िबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार न े अपने पत्र सं. सी.ई.ए-पी.एस-11-21(25) /1/2018-
पी.एस.पी.ए-I, जडिीिन/235 ददनांक 20.04.2020 के द्वारा पारेषण योिना “िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान म ें एकमे सोलर
होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड की 4x300 मेगािाट की सौयस उिास पररयोिना के जलए कनैजटटजिटी रांसजमिन जसस्ट्टम” के
अंतगतस आन े िाली जिरोपरर लाइन के जलए एकम े सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम की धारा 68(1)
के अंतगसत पूिस अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था।
मेससस एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े ददनांक 31.07.2021 [ल्हदस्ट्ु तान टाइम्स (अग्रं ेज़ी म)ें , नई
ददल्ली/रािस्ट्थान प्रकािन], ददनांक 31.07.2021 [द इंजडअन एटसप्रेस (अग्रं ेज़ी म)ें , ियपुर प्रकािन], ददनांक
30.07.2021 [रािस्ट्थान पजत्रका (ल्हदी में), िैसलमेर, बाडमेर प्रकािन] और ददनांक 30.07.2021 [दैजनक निज्योजत
(ल्हदी में), िोधपुर , ियपुर , अिमेर , कोटा और उदयपरु प्रकािन] तथा भारत का रािपत्र ददनांक 21.08.2021 में
पारेषण योिना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग स पर प्रकािन की तारीख से 60 ददनों के भीतर आम िनता की रटप्पजणयों/
1984 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
अभ्यािेदन की मागं करते हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े
07.12.2021 ददनांदकत एक हलफनामा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जिसमें घोषणा की गई दक समार्ार पत्रों/भारत का रािपत्र म ें
उपरोक्त पारेषण योिना के जलए सािसिजनक सूर्ना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर िनता से कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की
गई ह।ै
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत पारेषण योिना “मेससस एकमे सोलर
होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड” न े अपन े प्रस्ट्ताजित 4x300 मेगािाट की सौय स उिास पररयोिना के जलए कनेजटटजिटी जसस्ट्टम के
तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के जलए उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनरु ोध दकया है, िो टेलीग्राफ के प्रयोिन के जलए
सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए या स्ट्थाजपत होने िाली टेलीग्राफ लाइनों
और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगसत टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह।ै
पारेषण योिना के अंतगसत जनम्न जलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं
1. एकमे फतेहगढ I, II, III & IV सोलर पािर प्लांट के कॉमन पूल्लग पॉइंट से फतेहगढ 400 के िी एस.सी लाइन
उपरोक्त स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर से, उनके आस-
पास से तथा उनके बीर् से गुिरेगी:-
गािं ो के नाम तालकु जिला राज्य
सनिारा पोखरण िैसलमेर रािस्ट्थान
अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिर्ार करन े के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, “मेससस
एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड” को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाइनों को लगान े के जलए ि े सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत
जनबंधनों एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता ह,ै िो टेलीग्राफ के उद्देश्य के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और
खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए या स्ट्थाजपत होने िाली टेलीग्राफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए
भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगतस टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह-ै
(i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया िाता ह।ै
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना स े पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथासत् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलि,े
राष्ट्रीय रािमाग,स राज्य रािमागस आदद की सहमजत प्राप्त करनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत समुजर्त आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एडं
एम, ओपन एटसेस 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
प्रर्ालन करेगा।
(v) यह अनुमोदन आिेदक द्वारा जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के प्रािधानों और उसके तहत बनाए गए जनयमों की
अपेक्षाओं का अनुपालन दकए िाने के अध्यधीन ह।ै
(vi) “मेससस एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड” को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय जिमानन एिं रक्षा
प्राजधकरणों इत्यादद, से अपेजक्षत अनुमजत को प्राप्त करन े के बाद, इस े केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत
जनरीक्षण के समय प्रस्ट्तुत करना होगा।
(vii) मेससस एकमे सोलर होल्ल्डग्स प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को ओिरहडे लाइन जबछान े के जलए माननीय सिोच्च
न्यायालय के आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 िीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टडस) मामल े के संबंध म ें2019 की ररट
याजर्का संख्या 838, 2020 के आईए नंबर 85618 का पालन करना होगा।
िी. के. जमश्रा, सजर्ि, के.जि.प्रा.
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./707/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 18th February, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-13-23(13)/1/2022-PSPM Division.—whereas M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private
Limited, the applicant with its registered office at 104, Munish Plaza, 20, Ansari Road,Darya Ganj,
New Delhi-110002, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying
of electric line under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system of M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Limited
(ASHL) for its 4x300 MW Solar power plants in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its Letter No. CEA-PS-11-
21(25)/1/2018-PSPA-I Division/235 Dt: 20.04.20 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the
Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited for the overhead line covered under
the transmission scheme “Connectivity system of M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL) for its
4x300 MW Solar power plants in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”.
M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited has published notice for transmission scheme in local
newspapers dated 31.07.2021 [Hindustan Times (in English), New Delhi/Rajasthan edition], dated
31.07.2021 [The Indian Express (in English), Jaipur edition], dated 30.07.2021 [Rajasthan Patrika
(in Hindi), Jaisalmer, Barmer edition] and dated 30.07.2021 [Dainik Navjyoti (in Hindi), Jodhpur, Jaipur,
Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur edition] and in Gazette of India dated 21.08.2021 for the general public to make
observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within 60 days from the date of
publication. Subsequently, M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited has submitted an affidavit dated
07.12.2021 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 “Connectivity system to M/s ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL) for its 4x300 MW Solar
power plants in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”. The following overhead line is covered under this transmission
scheme:
(i) Common pooling point of ACME Fatehgarh I, II, III &IV solar power plants – Fatehgarh 400 kV
S/C line
The above overhead line included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the
following villages, towns and cities:
NAME OF VILLAGES TALUK DISTRICT STATE
Sanawara Pokhran Jaisalmer Rajasthan
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 M/s ACME Solar Holdings
Private Limited for laying above overhead line, 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, 2003.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
(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) M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private 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.
(vii) M/s. ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited shall comply with the direction of Hon'ble
Supreme Court of India in its Order in I.A No. 85618 of 2020 dated 19.04.2021 related to
GIB (Great Indian Bustard) in Writ Petition No. 838 of 2019 for laying of overhead
transmission lines.
V. K. MISHRA, Secy., CEA
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./707/2021-22]
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