## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Line Laying by Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd.
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government order authorizing Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. to lay electric lines under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The core purpose, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the evacuation of 3 GW of Renewable Energy (RE) injection at Khavda P.S. under Phase I by granting the company the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Key findings include the specific geographic locations affected, the duration of the authorization (25 years), and the conditions imposed, which emphasize compliance with existing regulations and environmental considerations.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government order pertaining to the authorization granted to Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. for laying electric lines. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy authorization.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to enable the transmission scheme for the evacuation of 3 GW RE injection at Khavda P.S. under Phase I. This is achieved by granting Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. the necessary authorization and powers to lay electric lines.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support renewable energy generation and transmission. The text implies that the existing regulatory framework requires specific authorization for laying electric lines, particularly those related to large-scale renewable energy projects. The order facilitates the implementation of the transmission scheme by granting Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. the powers necessary to undertake the project. The project seems to fall under the broader national renewable energy goals.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The government order establishes the following key provisions:
* **Authorization:** Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. is authorized under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines for the specified transmission scheme.
* **Powers:** The company is granted all the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, with respect to the placing of telegraph lines and posts for the purpose of establishing or maintaining telegraphs. This includes powers related to land access and construction.
* **Geographic Scope:** The authorization applies to the Khavda PS GIS Bhuj PS 765kV DC line, passing through specific villages, towns, and cities in the Kachchh district of Gujarat. These locations are explicitly listed in the order.
* **Duration:** The authorization is granted for a period of 25 years.
* **Conditions:** The authorization is subject to several conditions, including:
* Obtaining consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.).
* Compliance with regulations and codes related to transmission, OM (Operation & Maintenance), open access, etc., under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Operating the lines only after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Compliance with all provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and related rules.
* Submission of required clearances from authorities like Civil Aviation and Defence at the time of Electrical Inspection.
* Compliance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court regarding undergrounding or bird diverters in GIB (Great Indian Bustard) potential zones, as per the Supreme Court order dated 19.04.2021.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. Other stakeholders include:
* **Local Communities:** Residents of the villages, towns, and cities through which the electric lines will pass.
* **Government Agencies:** Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, local bodies, Railways, National Highways Authority, State Highways Authority, Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector, Civil Aviation Authority, Defence authorities.
* **Renewable Energy Sector:** Companies and organizations involved in renewable energy generation and transmission.
* **Environmental Groups:** Particularly those concerned with the Great Indian Bustard conservation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is responsible for granting the authorization and overseeing compliance with the conditions.
* **Timelines:** The authorization is valid for 25 years. The company was required to publish notices regarding the transmission scheme and allow 60 days for public objections.
* **Procedures:** Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. needs to obtain consent from various authorities, secure necessary clearances, and comply with the Electricity Act, 2003, and other applicable regulations. Electrical inspection is required before operation.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact:**
The intended outcomes of this policy authorization are:
* **Facilitated Renewable Energy Transmission:** Enable the efficient transmission of 3 GW of renewable energy generated at Khavda P.S., contributing to national renewable energy targets.
* **Infrastructure Development:** Development of essential infrastructure for the renewable energy sector in the Khavda region.
* **Economic Growth:** Potential economic benefits associated with renewable energy development and transmission.
* **Environmental Protection:** Mitigation of environmental impacts through compliance with Supreme Court orders regarding the Great Indian Bustard habitat.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government order grants Ms. Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. the necessary authorization to lay electric lines for the 3 GW RE evacuation project. The authorization is subject to conditions that address regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and stakeholder engagement. The successful implementation of this policy will contribute to the development of renewable energy infrastructure and the achievement of national renewable energy goals. It is important to follow the specified guidelines and compliance requirments as laid out in the order.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: A law under which Ms Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. applied for authorization.
Ms Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd.: Applicant company seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
Anand Niketan, New Delhi: Registered office location of Ms Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd.
Central Electricity Authority: Authority granting powers to Ms Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd.
Ministry of Power: Ministry associated with the Central Electricity Authority.
Transmission scheme for evacuation of 3 GW RE injection at Khavda P.S. under PhaseI: The transmission scheme for which authorization is sought.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: Act under which telegraph authority possesses powers, which are conferred to Ms Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd.
Khavda PS GIS Bhuj PS 765kV DC line: Overhead line covered under the transmission scheme.
GUJARAT: State through which the overhead lines pass.
Kachchh: District in Gujarat through which the overhead lines pass.
Rajasthan Patrika: Local newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published.
Katch Mitra: Local newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published.
Indian Express: Newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published.
Honble Supreme Court: Court that issued an order regarding the Great Indian Bustard case.
GIB Great Indian Bustard: A case regarding the protection of the endangered Great Indian Bustard.
New Delhi: Place of order
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 427] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, जसतम्ब र 2, 2022/भाद्र 11, 1944
No. 427] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022/BHADRA 11, 1944
जिद्यतु मत्रं ालय
(केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण)
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 3 अगस्ट् त, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-24(55)/1/2022-PSPM Division.—जबदक मेससस खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड,
जजसका पंजीकृत कायासलय सी/105, आनंद जनकेतन, नई ददल्ली-110021 ह,ै न े पारेषण योजना "खािड़ा पीएस से 3 गीगा
िाट आर. इ इंजेक्िन की जनकासी के जलए रांसजमिन योजना, चरण-। के अतं गतस ” के तहत जबजली की तारें जबछान े के जलए
जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अतं गतस प्राजधकृत करने हते ुआिेदन दकया ह।ै
और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. I/18511/2021 ददनांक 28.10.2021 के
द्वारा पारेषण योजना" खािड़ा पीएस से 3 गीगा िाट आर. इ इंजेक्िन की जनकासी के जलए रांसजमिन योजना, चरण-। के
अंतगतस " के अंतगसत आने िाली जिरोपरर लाइनों के जलए मेसस स खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम की
धारा 68(1) के अंतगसत पूिस अनमु ोदन प्रदान दकया था।
मेससस खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड न े 02.02.2022 (द टाइम्स ऑफ इंजडया और राजस्ट्थान पजत्रका) के
स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 26.02.2022 से 04.03.2022 में पारेषण योजना के जलए
प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग स पर प्रकािन की तारीख स े 60 ददनों के भीतर आम जनता की रटप्पजणयों/अभ्यािेदन की मागं करत े
हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड ने 16.05.2022 ददनांदकत एक
हलफनामा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जजसमें घोषणा की गई दक समाचार पत्रों/भारत का राजपत्र में उपरोक्त पारेषण योजना के जलए
सािसजजनक 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 अंतगतस पारेषण योजना " खािड़ा पीएस से 3
गीगा िाट आर. इ इंजेक्िन की जनकासी के जलए रांसजमिन योजना, चरण-। के अतं गतस " के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के
5929 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
जलए उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनुरोध दकया है, 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 गतस टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह।ै पारेषण योजना के अंतगसत
जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं
1. खािड़ा पीएस (जीआईएस)-भुज पीएस 765 केिी डी/सी लाइन।
स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर से, उनके आस-पास से तथा उनके
बीच से गुजरेगी:-
लाइन: खािड़ा पीएस (जीआईएस)-भुज पीएस 765 केिी डी/सी लाइन राज्य: गजु रात
क्रम गािं के नाम तहसील जजला
सख्ं या
ओल्ड करीम िाही बेट, न्यू करीम िाही बेट, सरबेला बेट, तलोचा धोई,
1 कच्छ कच्छ
िजक्त बेट, सरबेला बेट, धमसिाला, गैंदा बेट, मोरी बेट, मोरी बेट, कुअर बेट
कोट़डा, सुमरापुर, कुरन, मोटा, ध्रोबना, मोखरा तलाि, पंचम जद्वप,
टंकान्या, ददनारा, दांडी, बंधो, बंदी, रोटोजडया, बंधो, पंचायत, खव़डा,
कक़्ड, कक़्ड, लूजडया, अक्कली, गोडपर, सदाई, लाईिारा, सोएला,
2 भुज कच्छ
सरग,ु निा सरग,ु पारेती, साबू, रेलदी, जभरंददयारा, होडका, जमसररयाडो,
बरोदा झील, जानी तलाि, रािडो तलाि, जटिंध, जमठानीिाऺडी, लोरीया,
िकीलिाऺडी, झुरा.
नखतराना कच्छ
3 िाऺडी, जनरोना, पालनपरु
अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मेससस
खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाइनों को लगान े के जलए ि े सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों
एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता है, 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 अंतगसत टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह-ै
(i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया जाता ह।ै
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथासत ् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलि,े राष्ट्रीय
राजमाग,स राज्य राजमागस 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) मेससस खािड़ा भुज रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय जिमानन एिं रक्षा प्राजधकरणों इत्यादद, स े
अपेजक्षत अनुमजत को प्राप्त करने के बाद, इसे केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय प्रस्ट्ततु करना
होगा।
(vii) यदद उपरोक्त ओिरहडे लाइनों का मागस (या उपरोक्त ओिरहडे लाइन के माग स का कुछ भाग) मानजचत्र में जचजननत
जीआईबी संभाजित क्षेत्र (या प्राथजमकता क्षेत्र) म ें आता ह ै जो माननीय सुप्रीम कोटस के जीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टडस)
मामले के संबंध म ें 2019 की याजचका संख्या 838, आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 का जहस्ट्सा ह ै | आिेदक को उपरोक्त
ओिरहडे रांसजमिन के भूजमगत होने के संबंध या बडस डायिटसर लगान े के जलये , जैसा भी मामला हो , माननीय[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
उच्चतम न्यायालय के आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 के जनदिे ों का और माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा गरठत
तकनीकी सजमजत के जनदेिों का पालन करना ह ै।
राकेि गोयल, सजचि
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./249/2022-23]
MINISTRY OF POWER
(Central Electricity Authority)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 3rd August, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-13-24(55)/1/2022-PSPM Division.—Whereas M/s Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd., the
applicant with its registered office at C-105, Anand Niketan, New Delhi-110021, has applied for authorization under
Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the transmission scheme “Transmission
scheme for evacuation of 3 GW RE injection at Khavda P.S. under Phase-I”.
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. I/18511/2021 dated
28.10.2021 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Khavda Bhuj
Transmission Ltd. for the overhead lines covered under the transmission scheme “Transmission scheme for evacuation
of 3 GW RE injection at Khavda P.S. under Phase-I”.
M/s Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated
02.02.2022 (Rajasthan Patrika and Katch Mitra) and 03.02.2022 (Indian Express) and in Weekly Gazette of India
dated 26.02.2022 to 04.03.2022 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed
transmission route within 60 days from the date of publication. Subsequently M/s Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. has
submitted an affidavit dated 16.05.2022 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 scheme for
evacuation of 3 GW RE injection at Khavda P.S. under Phase-I”. The following overhead line is covered under this
transmission scheme:
1. Khavda PS (GIS) - Bhuj PS 765kV D/C line.
The above overhead lines included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following
villages, towns and cities:
Line: Khavda PS (GIS) – Bhuj PS 765 kV D/c line
STATE: GUJARAT
Villages Name Tehsil District
Old Karim Shahi Bet, New Karim Shahi Bet, Sarbela Bet, Talocha Dhoi, Shakti Kachchh Kachchh
Bet, Sarbela Bet, Dharamshala, Gainda Bet, Mori Bet, Mori Bet, Kuar Bet
Kotda, Sumrapor, Kuran, Mota, Dhrobana, Mokhara Talav, Pachham Island, Bhuj Kachchh
Tankanya, Dinara, Dandi, Bandho, Bandi, Rotodia, Bandho, Panchayat, Khavda,
Kakkar, Kakkar, Ludiya, Akkli, Godpar, Sadai, Laiwara, Soela, Sargu, Nawa
Sargu, Pareti, Sabu, Reldi, Bhirandiyara, Hodka, Misariyado, Beroda Jhil, Jani
Talav, Rawado Talav, Jatwandh, Mithaniwadi, Loria, Vakilwadi, Jhura.
Wadi, Nirona, Palanpur Nakhatrana Kachchh
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 Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. for
laying above overhead lines, which telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 with respect to4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
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) M/s Khavda Bhuj Transmission Ltd. 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) In case, the route of above overhead lines (or some portion of the route of above overhead line ) falls in the
GIB potential zone (or priority zone) marked in the map which is part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court
order dated 19.04.2021, in the petition No.838 of 2019 regarding GIB (Great Indian Bustard) case, the applicant has to
comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, with regard to undergrounding of the above overhead
transmission line and / or fixing of bird diverters, as the case may be as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order dated
19.04.2021 and the directions of the technical committee constituted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in this regard.
RAKESH GOYAL, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./249/2022-23]
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