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Date: 2022-09-02 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

whereas M s Torrent Power Limited M s TPL, the applicant with its registered office at, Samanvay, 600, Tapovan, Ambavadi, Ahmedabad 380015, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act

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## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Line Laying - Torrent Power Limited **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an order issued by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) authorizing Ms. Torrent Power Limited (TPL) to lay electric lines for a 115 MW Wind Power Plant project in Gujarat, India. The order grants TPL powers equivalent to those of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for establishing electric lines. The key finding is that this authorization facilitates the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in Gujarat, subject to compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and coordination with relevant authorities. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative overview and analysis of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order regarding the authorization for Ms. Torrent Power Limited to lay electric lines. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is a *new* authorization, not an amendment. * **Core Objective:** To authorize Ms. Torrent Power Limited (TPL) to lay electric lines under the transmission scheme Connectivity to Torrent Power Limited for its 115 MW Wind Power Plant in Jam Khambhaliya, Dev Bhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat. **4. Background and Rationale:** This new policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support renewable energy projects. TPL applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines. The text indicates that prior approval was granted by the CEA under section 681 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and public notice was given. This authorization allows TPL to proceed with the connection of its wind power plant to the grid. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * The Central Electricity Authority grants Ms. Torrent Power Limited all the powers 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 for laying above overhead line. * This authorization is specifically for laying a 220 kV SC Transmission line from Torrent Power Limited Sidhpur PSS to Jam Khambhaliya PS, which will pass through several villages in the Kalyanpur and Khambhaliya Talukas of Devbhumi Dwarka District, Gujarat. * The approval is subject to several conditions: * Validity is for 25 years. * Consent must be obtained from local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc. * Compliance with regulations and codes regarding transmission, operation and maintenance (OM), and open access framed under the Electricity Act, 2003. * Operation of the lines requires approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government. * Compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and its rules. * Submission of requisite clearances from Civil Aviation, Defence, etc., at the time of Electrical Inspection. * Compliance with Supreme Court directives regarding undergrounding or bird diverters in Great Indian Bustard (GIB) potential zones. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** * Ms. Torrent Power Limited (TPL) is the primary target audience. * Other stakeholders include: * Central Electricity Authority (CEA). * Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways in Gujarat. * Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government. * Civil Aviation and Defence authorities. * Residents of the villages through which the transmission lines will pass. * Environmental groups interested in GIB conservation. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is responsible for granting the authorization and overseeing compliance. * **Timelines:** The approval is granted for 25 years. TPL is expected to obtain necessary consents and clearances *before* erecting the lines. * **Procedures:** TPL must seek consent from relevant authorities, comply with regulations, and obtain inspection approval before operating the lines. The company is responsible for complying with all applicable laws and environmental regulations and submitting documents to CEA. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * Increased transmission capacity to support the 115 MW Wind Power Plant in Jam Khambhaliya. * Contribution to Gujarat's renewable energy generation capacity. * Potential economic benefits for the region due to increased power availability. * Possible environmental impact on GIB habitat areas (requiring mitigation measures). * Improved access to electricity for consumers in the region. **9. Conclusion:** The Central Electricity Authority order authorizing Ms. Torrent Power Limited to lay electric lines for its wind power project is a significant step towards enhancing renewable energy infrastructure in Gujarat. The authorization facilitates the connection of the wind power plant to the grid, contributing to the state's clean energy goals. However, successful implementation hinges on TPL's adherence to the stipulated conditions, including obtaining necessary clearances, complying with environmental regulations, and collaborating with relevant authorities. The order balances the need for infrastructure development with environmental protection and public safety.

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Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning electricity. New Delhi: The location where the notification was published. Central Electricity Authority: An authority involved in granting approvals and conferring powers related to electricity transmission. Torrent Power Limited: An applicant seeking authorization for laying electric lines. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: The location of the registered office of Torrent Power Limited. Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003: The section of the Electricity Act, 2003 under which Torrent Power Limited applied for authorization. Jam Khambhaliya, Dev Bhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat: Location of Torrent Power Limited's 115 MW Wind Power Plant. Ministry of Power: The ministry under which the Central Electricity Authority operates. Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act related to telegraph lines and posts, under which powers are conferred upon Torrent Power Limited. 220 kV SC Transmission line from Torrent Power Limited Sidhpur PSS to Jam Khambhaliya PS: The overhead line covered under the scheme. Rajasthan Patrika: Local newspaper which published notice for transmission scheme. Divya Bhaskar: Local newspaper which published notice for transmission scheme. The Times of India: Local newspaper which published notice for transmission scheme. Great Indian Bustard: Endangered bird species relevant to the Supreme Court's directions regarding overhead lines. GIB potential zone: Zone marked in the map which is part of the order of the Honble Supreme Court order dated 19.04.2021. GIB Great Indian Bustard case: Petition No.838 of 2019 regarding GIB, where applicant has to comply with the directions of the Honble Supreme Court. Gujarat: The state in which the transmission lines will pass through. Sidhpur: A location related to the transmission line of Torrent Power Limited Kalyanpur, Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat: Taluka through which transmission line passes Khambhaliya, Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat: Taluka through which transmission line passes
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रजजस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-03092022-238595 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-03092022-238595 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग III—खण् ड 4 PART III—Section 4 प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 424] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, जसतम्ब र 2, 2022/भाद्र 11, 1944 No. 424] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022/BHADRA 11, 1944 केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण आदिे नई ददल्ली, 21 जुलाई, 2022 फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-23(13)/6/2022-PSPM Division.—जबदक मैससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड (मेससस टीपीएल), जजसका पंजीकृत कायासलय “समंिय”, 600, तपोिन, अम्बािाडी, अहमदाबाद - 380015 ह,ै ने पारेषण योजना “मैससस टोरेंट पािर जलजमटेड को जामखंभाजलया, दिे भूजम द्वारका, गुजरात में 115 मेगािाट पिन ऊजास संयंत्र के जलए कनेजटटजिटी” के तहत जबजली की तारें जबछाने के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत प्राजधकृत करने हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मत्रं ालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. I/18640/2021 ददनांक 09.11.2021 के द्वारा पारेषण योजना “मैससस टोरेंट पािर जलजमटेड को जामखंभाजलया, देिभूजम द्वारका, गुजरात में 115 मेगािाट पिन ऊजास संयंत्र के जलए कनेजटटजिटी” के जलए मैससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम की धारा 68(1) के अंतगसत पूिस अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था। मैससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड ने ददनांक 27.03.2022 (द टाइम्स ऑफ इंजडया, राजस्ट्थान पजत्रका और ददव्या भास्ट्कर) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक अप्रैल 23 - अप्रैल 29, 2020 को, प्रकाजित दकया गया था । जजसम ें पारेषण योजना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण मागस पर प्रकािन की तारीख से 60 ददनों के भीतर आम जनता की टटप्पजणयों / अभ्यािेदन की मांग करते हुए नोटटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड ने 24.06.2022 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 है। और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत पारेषण योजना “मैससस टोरेंट पािर जलजमटेड को जामखंभाजलया, दिे भूजम द्वारका, गुजरात में 115 मेगािाट पिन ऊजास संयंत्र के जलए कनेजटटजिटी” के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के जलए उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनुरोध दकया है, जो टेलीग्राफ के प्रयोजन के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाइनों 5926 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] 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।ै इस योजना के तहत जनम्नजलजखत ओिरहेड लाइनें िाजमल ह ैं – 1. 220kV S/C लाईन टोरेंट पािर जलजमटेड (टीपीएल) जसद्धपुर पीपीएस - जामखंभाजलया पीएस स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत आिटरत राजं स्ट्मिन लाइन्स जनम्नजलजखत तहसीलों, तालुकों, मंडलों, ब्लॉक, गांिों, नगरों तथा िहरों स,े ऊपर, आसपास तथा बीच से होकर गुजरेगी. लाईन : 220kV S/C लाईन टोरेंट पािर जलजमटेड (टीपीएल) जसद्धपुर पीपीएस - जामखंभाजलया पीएस राज्य : गुजरात गािों के नाम तालुका ज़िला 1 1) कनकपर, 2) माडी, 3) कानपर िेरडी, 4) चपर, 5) ध्रुमथल कल्याणपुर दिे भूजम द्वारका 2 6) भटगाम, 7) मांजा, 8) िजक्तनगर, 9) रामनगर, 10) कोलिा, 11) भींडा, खंभाजलया दिे भूजम द्वारका 12) तजथया, 13) विजलपर, 14) जिरमदड, 15) जुिानगढ, 16) खजुटरया, 17) माधुपुर, 18) पीपलीया, 19) भातेल, 20) मोिाण, 21) जसद्धपुर, 22) केिोद, 23) ठाकर िेरडी, 24) ललीया, 25) भाडथर, 26) गोलण िेरडी अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मैससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत आिटरत रांजस्ट्मिन लाइन्स को लगाने 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 खबं ों 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 ै- (i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया जाता ह।ै (ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाटरयों अथासत् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलिे, राष्ट्रीय राजमागस, राज्य राजमागस आदद की सहमजत लेनी होगी। (iii) आिेदक जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत बनाए गए रांसजमिन, ओ एंड एम, ओपन एटसेस इत्यादद के संबंध में उपयुक्त आयोग के जनयमों/कोडों का पालन करेगा। (iv) आिेदक संबंजधत 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 है। (vi) मैससस टोरंट पॉिर जलजमटेड (मेससस टीपीएल) 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। (vii) यदद उपरोक्त ओिरहेड लाइनों का मागस (या उपरोक्त ओिरहेड लाइन के मागस का कुछ भाग) मानजचत्र म ें जचजननत जीआईबी संभाजित क्षेत्र (या प्राथजमकता क्षेत्र) में आता ह ै जो माननीय सुप्रीम कोटस के जीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टडस) मामले के संबंध में 2019 की याजचका संख्या 838, आदिे ददनांक 19.04.2021 का जहस्ट्सा ह ै| आिेदक को उपरोक्त ओिरहेड रांसजमिन के भूजमगत होने के संबंध या बडस डायिटसर लगाने के जलये , जैसा भी मामला हो , माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय के आदिे ददनांक 19.04.2021 के जनदिे ों का और माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा गटठत तकनीकी सजमजत के जनदिे ों का पालन करना ह ै। राकेि गोयल, सजचि, के.जि.प्रा. [जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./246/2022-23][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY ORDER New Delhi, the 21st July, 2022 F. No. CEA-PS-13-23(13)/6/2022-PSPM Division.—whereas M/s Torrent Power Limited (M/s TPL), the applicant with its registered office at, “Samanvay”, 600, Tapovan, Ambavadi, Ahmedabad-380015, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric lines under the transmission scheme “Connectivity to Torrent Power Limited for its 115 MW Wind Power Plant in Jam Khambhaliya, Dev Bhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat”. And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No I/18640/2021 dated 09.11.2021 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Torrent Power Limited for the transmission scheme “Connectivity to Torrent Power Limited for its 115 MW Wind Power Plant in Jam Khambhaliya, Dev Bhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat”. M/s Torrent Power Limited has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated 27.03.2022 (The Times of India, Rajasthan Patrika & Divya Bhaskar) and in The Gazette of India, dated April 23 – April 29, 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 Torrent Power Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 24.06.2022 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 it, 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 to Torrent Power Limited for its 115 MW Wind Power Plant in Jam Khambhaliya, Dev Bhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat”. The following overhead lines are covered under this scheme : 1. 220 kV S/C Transmission line from Torrent Power Limited Sidhpur PSS to Jam Khambhaliya PS. The transmission lines covered under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following of Tehsils, Talukas, Mandals, Blocks, villages, towns & cities. Line : 220 kV S/C Transmission line from Torrent Power Limited Sidhpur PSS to Jam Khambhaliya PS. STATE :Gujarat S Villages name TALUKAS District No. 1 1) Kanakpar, 2) Madi 3) Kanpar Sherdi, 4) Chapar, 5) Dhrumthal, Kalyanpur Devbhumi Dwarka 2 6) Bhatgam, 7) Manza, 8) Shaktinagar, 9) Ramnagar, 10) Kolva, Khambhaliya Devbhumi Dwarka 11) Bhinda, 12) Tathiya, 13) Vinzalpar, 14) Viramdad, 15) Juvangadh, 16) Khajuria 17) Madhupur, 18) Pipaliya, 19) Bhatel, 20) Movan, 21) Sidhpur, 22) Keshod, 23) Thakar Sherdi, 24) Laliya, 25) Bhadthar, 26) Golan Sherdi 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 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 upon M/s Torrent Power Limited for laying above overhead line, subject to following terms and conditions: (i) he approval is granted for 25 years; (ii) The Applicant shall 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 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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (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 Torrent Power Limited (M/s TPL) shall 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., CEA [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./246/2022-23] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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