**Executive Summary:**
This document outlines the Central Electricity Authority's order, granting Ms. Vedanta Limited the powers of a telegraph authority under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, concerning the establishment and maintenance of telegraph lines for their dedicated transmission line project. This authorization is valid for 25 years and is subject to specific terms and conditions. The project involves a 400kV transmission line between Sundargarh and Jharsuguda pooling station PGCIL DC line.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Authorization Grant:** Ms. Vedanta Limited is granted the powers of a telegraph authority under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, and the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
* **Project Scope:** Construction of a dedicated transmission line for Generation Projects Development of Ms Vedanta Limited formerly known as Sesa Sterlite LimitedSterlite Energy Limited.
* **Transmission Line Details:**
* 400kV Vedanta formerly known as Sesa Sterlite LimitedSterlite Energy Limited SundargarhJharsuguda pooling station PGCIL DC line.
* The transmission line will pass through specified villages, tehsils, talukas, mandals, blocks, towns, and cities.
* **Validity:** The approval is granted for 25 years.
* **Conditions:**
* Prior consent must be obtained from concerned authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the line.
* Regulations and codes of the Appropriate Commission regarding transmission, OM, and open access must be followed.
* The applicant is responsible for the Construction of Dedicated Transmission Line in the scope of Generation Projects Development of Ms Vedanta Limited formerly known as Sesa Sterlite LimitedSterlite Energy Limited.
* Line operation is subject to approval by the Chief Electrical Inspector of respective states/Central Government.
* Compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and related rules is mandatory.
* **Reference:** The details of the work are published in the Gazette of India dated October 15-October 21, 2016.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Ms. Vedanta Limited:**
* Impact: Granted authority to establish and maintain telegraph lines for their transmission project.
* Action Required: Comply with all terms and conditions, obtain necessary consents, adhere to regulations, and seek approval for line operation.
* **Local Bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways:**
* Impact: Their consent is required before the erection of the proposed transmission line.
* Action Required: Review and respond to requests for consent from Ms. Vedanta Limited.
* **Central Electricity Authority:**
* Impact: Oversees and regulates the project under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the order and relevant regulations.
* **Chief Electrical Inspector (State/Central Government):**
* Impact: Responsible for approving the operation of the transmission lines.
* Action Required: Review and approve the operation of the lines upon completion and compliance with regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: A law that governs the electricity sector in India, cited as the basis for granting authorization and powers to Vedanta Limited.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: A law related to telegraph lines and posts, under which powers are conferred upon Vedanta Limited for establishing or maintaining telegraph lines for works related to electricity transmission.
Central Electricity Authority: The authority that confers powers to Ms Vedanta Limited under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Vedanta Limited: The applicant company that is granted authorization and powers under the Electricity Act, 2003 for a transmission scheme.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The city and state where the registered office of Vedanta Limited is located.
Sundargarh, Odisha: A district in Odisha, India, through which the transmission line covered under the scheme will pass.
Jharsuguda, Odisha: A district in Odisha, India, related to the SundargarhJharsuguda pooling station PGCIL DC line.
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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 16th October, 2017
S.O. 3539(E).—Whereas M/s Vedanta Limited, the applicant with its Registered Office at Vedanta Limited,
1st Floor, ‘C’ wing, Unit 103, Corporate Avenue, Atul Projects, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400093, Maharashtra,
India., has applied for grant of authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 vide its letters under reference
for the transmission scheme for “Construction of Dedicated Transmission Line in the scope of Generation Projects
Development of M/s Vedanta Limited (formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Limited / Sterlite Energy Limited)”. Works
covered under the scheme: 400kV Vedanta (formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Limited/Sterlite Energy Limited—
Sundargarh/Jharsuguda pooling station (PGCIL) D/C line.
And whereas Government of India, Ministry of power vide letter no. 11/2/2010-PG dated 31.01.2014 had
granted prior approval under sub-section (i) of section 68 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for “Construction of Dedicated
Transmission Line in the scope of Generation Projects Development of M/s Vedanta Limited (formerly known as¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
Sesa Sterlite Limited/Sterlite Energy Limited)”. Works covered under the scheme: 400kV Vedanta (formerly known
as Sesa Sterlite Limited/Sterlite Energy Limited)—Sundargarh/Jharsuguda pooling station (PGCIL) D/C line.
And whereas the applicant has now 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 the Government or to be
so established or maintained for the works.
The transmission line covered under the scheme will pass through, over, around, and between the following
villages, tehsils, talukas, mandals, blocks, towns and cities:—
S. Name of Villages Tehsil District
No.
1. Kenapalli, Mahulapalli, Kurga, Kepase, Kiripsira, Suruda, Tangarpali Sundargarh
Khamarbahal, Jamunadhipa
2. Telengapali, Podabahal, Kundukela, Kaintara, Deuli, Bhasma, Sundargarh Sundargarh
Kainsara
Now, therefore, after careful consideration, Central Electricity Authority, Government of India, confers, under
section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, all the powers on M/s Vedanta Limited which the telegraph authority possess
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 the Government or to be established or maintained subject to following terms and
conditions for installing the above mentioned interstate transmission line for inter-state transmission of electricity,
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 line.
(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 has been entrusted with the responsibility of “Construction of Dedicated Transmission Line in
the scope of Generation Projects Development of M/s Vedanta Limited (formerly known as Sesa Sterlite
Limited/Sterlite Energy Limited)”. Works covered under the scheme: 400kV Vedanta (formerly known as
Sesa Sterlite Limited /Sterlite Energy Limited)—Sundargarh/Jharsuguda pooling station (PGCIL) D/C line. The
details of the work are published in the Gazette of India dated October 15-October 21, 2016.
(v) The Applicant shall operate the lines after approval of Chief Electrical Inspector of respective states/Central
Government.
(vi) The approval is subject to compliance by the Applicant of the requirement of the provisions of the Electricity
Act, 2003 and the rules made thereunder.
[F. No. CEA/PS/PSPA-2/164/ER/Vedanta-Sundargarh/1345 ]
P.C. KUREEL, Secy.
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