## Report on Central Electricity Authority Order Regarding Transmission Line for Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order concerning the authorization granted to Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited (formerly Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited) for laying an electric transmission line. The order, issued on February 9, 2021, confers powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, similar to those held by telegraph authorities under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, to facilitate the construction of a transmission scheme connecting the company's 390 MW Hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The key finding is that this order facilitates a specific infrastructure project and outlines the terms and conditions under which Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited can proceed.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order (F. No. CEAPS112121112020PSPAI Division) pertaining to the authorization for laying an electric transmission line by Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the order.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* specific to this project rather than an amendment of a broader piece of legislation.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the development of a 390 MW hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, by granting Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited the necessary authorization to lay a transmission line for connecting the plant to the grid. The secondary objective is to establish the conditions and oversight mechanisms under which the transmission line can be constructed and operated.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a new order specific to this project, the likely problem/issue it addresses is the regulatory requirement for obtaining authorization to lay electric lines. Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, requires such authorization. This order addresses the need for Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited to secure this authorization to proceed with its transmission project. The underlying rationale is to enable the integration of renewable energy sources, specifically from the 390 MW hybrid power plant, into the existing power grid.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new authorization, the key provisions detail the conditions under which Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited is granted the powers of a telegraph authority for laying the overhead transmission line. These provisions include:
* **Grant of Powers:** The order confers upon Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited all the powers that a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, with respect to placing telegraph lines and posts for the purpose of a telegraph established or maintained by Government. These powers are granted specifically for laying electric lines under the transmission scheme connecting the Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited MSUPPL for the 390 MW Hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
* **Scope of Work:** The permitted work consists of the laying of Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited Power project FatehgarhII PS 220kV Dc line suitable of carrying 300 MW on each circuit at nominal voltage along with terminal bays at MSUPPL generation switchyard. The length of the transmission line will be approximately 35.77 km. The entire line would be constructed on Multi circuit towers.
* **Duration of Approval:** The approval is granted for 25 years.
* **Consent Requirements:** The applicant must seek consent from concerned authorities, including local bodies, Railways, National Highways, and State Highways, before erecting the proposed lines.
* **Regulatory Compliance:** The applicant must follow regulations and codes of the Appropriate Commission regarding transmission, operation and maintenance (OM), open access, etc., framed under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* **Gazette Publication:** Details of the works were published in the Gazette of India, dated Sep 26-Oct 2, 2020.
* **Electrical Inspector Approval:** The applicant must operate the lines after obtaining approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* **Compliance with Electricity Act:** The approval is subject to compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and the rules made thereunder.
* **Clearances Required:** The applicant must submit requisite clearances from concerned authorities like Civil Aviation and Defence at the time of electrical inspection.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited. Other stakeholders include:
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
* Ministry of Power, Government of India
* Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways
* Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government
* Civil Aviation and Defence Authorities
* Residents of the villages, towns and cities through which the transmission line will pass (Bhimsar, Bhopa, Rasla, Achala, Naya achala, Mehrajot, Sanwata, Karara, Lakhasar, Khuhra, Sadrasar, Madhopura, Madasar, Charanon ki dhani, Jethmal ki dhani, Sanawara, Sankara, Neran)
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the responsible agency for granting the authorization. Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited is responsible for implementing the transmission line project. The Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector is responsible for approving the lines prior to operation.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The approval is granted for 25 years. Before erection, Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited needs to get consent from various authorities. The company must also secure clearances from Civil Aviation and Defence authorities at the time of electrical inspection. The company also needs approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector prior to operation.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this order are:
* Facilitation of the construction and operation of the transmission line, enabling the integration of 390 MW of hybrid power into the grid.
* Increased renewable energy capacity in the region.
* Economic development in the Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, area through infrastructure investment.
* Compliance with regulatory requirements for transmission projects.
**9. Conclusion:**
The CEA order provides Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited with the necessary authorization to lay the transmission line for its 390 MW hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer. The order outlines the terms and conditions, including consent requirements, regulatory compliance, and safety clearances, ensuring responsible implementation of the project. This order is significant as it facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources and contributes to the growth of the renewable energy sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning electricity-related regulations and legal framework, specifically mentioned in the context of authorization for laying electric lines.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act concerning telegraph lines and posts, relevant because powers under this act are conferred for laying electric lines.
Central Electricity Authority: A statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, responsible for granting authorization for laying electric lines and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Ministry of Power: A ministry of the Government of India, under which Central Electricity Authority functions.
Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited: An applicant company, formerly known as Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited, seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited: Former name of Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited. Entity associated with a 390 MW hybrid power plant project.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: A district in Rajasthan, India, where the 390 MW Hybrid power plant project is located, and where the electric lines will be laid.
FatehgarhII PS: A power substation connected to Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited Power project
220kV Dc line: A 220kV DC line between FatehgarhII PS and MSUPPL
New Delhi: Location of the Central Electricity Authority Order
Bhimar village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Bhopa village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Rasla village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Achala village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Naya achala village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Mehrajot village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Sanwata village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Karara village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Lakhasar village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Khuhra village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Sadrasar village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Madhopura village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Madasar village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Charanon ki dhani village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Jethmal ki dhani village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Sanawara village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Sankara village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
Neran village, Rajasthan: Village in Jaisalmer District through which the overhead line will pass.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 143] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतिार, अप्रैल 1, 2021/चत्रै 11, 1943
No. 143] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021/CHAITRA 11, 1943
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदिे
नई ददल्ली, 9 फरिरी, 2021
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-11-21(21)/11/2020-PSPA-I Division.—िबदक मैससस अदानी ररन्यूएबल एनिी होलल्डंग िन
जलजमटेड (पूिस नाम महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड), आिेदक, जिसका पंिीकृत कायासलय अदानी कॉपोरेट हाउस, िांजतग्राम,
िैष्णोदिे ी सर्कसल के पास, एस. िी. हाइिे, अहमदाबाद-382421, गुिरात में है, ने पारेषण योिना “िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान में 390
MW हाइजिड जिद्युत संयंत्र के जलए महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड को कनेजटटजिटी योिना” के तहत जबिली की तारें जबछाने
के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत प्राजधकृत करने हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै पारेषण योिना के अंतगसत
जनम्नजलजखत कायस ह:ैं
(i) महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड जिद्युत पररयोिना - फतेहगढ़-II PS 220 kV D/c लाइन (नॉजमनल िोल्टेि पर
प्रत्येक सर्कसट पर 300 MW ले िाने के जलए उपयुक्त), एमएसयूपीपीएल के िनरेिन जस्ट्िचयाडस पर टर्मसनल बे के साथ*
*रांसजमिन लाइन की लंबाई लगभग 35.77 Km होगी और पूरी लाइन मल्टी सर्कसट टािसस पर जनर्मतस होगी।
और िबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. CEA-PS-11-21(25)/1/2018-PSPA-I
Division-Part-1 ददनांक 28.08.2020 के द्वारा पारेषण योिना ‘‘िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान में 390 MW हाइजिड जिद्युत संयंत्र के जलए
महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड को कनेजटटजिटी योिना” के अंतगसत जनम्नजलजखत ओिरहडे लाइन के जलए मैससस महोबा सोलर
(यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड (जिसका नाम बदलकर अदानी ररन्यूएबल एनिी होलल्डंग िन जलजमटेड दकया गया ह)ै को जिद्युत अजधजनयम
की धारा 68(1) के अंतगसत पूिस अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था:
2011 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
(i) महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड जिद्युत पररयोिना - फतेहगढ़-II PS 220 kV D/c लाइन (नॉजमनल िोल्टेि पर
प्रत्येक सर्कसट पर 300 MW ले िाने के जलए उपयुक्त)*
*रांसजमिन लाइन की लंबाई लगभग 35.77 Km होगी और पूरी लाइन मल्टी सर्कसट टािसस पर जनर्मतस होगी।
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत पारेषण योिना ‘‘िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान में 390 MW
हाइजिड जिद्युत संयंत्र के जलए महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड को कनेजटटजिटी योिना’’ के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के जलए
उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनुरोध 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 है।
स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत ओिरहडे लाइन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों से, उनके ऊपर से, उनके आस-पास से तथा उनके बीच
से गुिरेगी:-
जिला तालुक गााँि
िैसलमेर फतेहगढ़ भीमसर, भोपा, रासला, अचला, नया अचला, मेहरािोत, सांिता, कराडा
लखासर, खूहङा, सदरासर, माधुपुरा, मदासर, चारणों की ढाणी, िेठमल की ढाणी, सनािङा,
िैसलमेर पोकरण
साकंडा, नेङान
मैससस अदानी ररन्यूएबल एनिी होलल्डंग िन जलजमटेड ने उपरोट त योिना के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164
के अंतगसत प्राजधकार प्राप्त करने की जिद्युत मंत्रालय की प्रदिया पूण स कर ली ह ै । अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय
जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मैससस अदानी ररन्यूएबल एनिी होलल्डंग िन जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त ओिरहेड लाइन
को लगाने के जलए िे सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता है, िो 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 अंतगसत टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह ै-
(i) यह अनमु ोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया िाता ह।ै
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथासत् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलिे, राष्ट्रीय रािमागस,
राज्य रािमागस आदद की सहमजत प्राप्त करनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत समुजचत आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एंड एम, ओपन एटसेस
आदद के जिजनयमों/संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा।
(iv) आिेदक को ‘‘िैसलमेर, रािस्ट्थान में 390 MW हाइजिड जिद्युत संयंत्र के जलए महोबा सोलर (यूपी) प्राईिेट जलजमटेड को
कनेजटटजिटी योिना’’ पारेषण योिना के तहत जबिली की तारें जबछाने का उत्तरदाजयत्ि सौंपा गया ह।ै जनमासण कायों का
ब्यौरा ददनांक जसतम्बर 26- अटटूबर 2, 2020 के भारत के रािपत्र में प्रकाजित ह।ै
(v) आिेदक संबंजधत केंद्र सरकार के जिद्युत जनरीक्षक/मुख्य जिद्युत जनरीक्षक के अनुमोदन के पश्चात ही लाइनों का प्रचालन करेगा।
(vi) यह अनुमोदन आिेदक द्वारा जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के प्रािधानों और उसके तहत बनाए गए जनयमों की अपेक्षाओं का
अनुपालन दकए िाने के अध्यधीन ह।ै
(vii) मैससस अदानी ररन्यूएबल एनिी होलल्डंग िन 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।
िी.के. जमश्रा, सजचि
[जिज्ञापन –III/4/असा./07/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 9th February, 2021
F. No. CEA-PS-11-21(21)/11/2020-PSPA-I Division.—whereas, M/s Adani Renewable Energy Holding
One Limited (Formerly known as Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited), the applicant with its Registered office at
Adani Corporate House, Shantigram, Nr. Vaishno Devi Circle, S G Highway, Khodiyar, Ahmedabad-382421 has
applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the
transmission scheme “Connectivity system to M/s Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited (MSUPPL) for 390 MW
Hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan” with the following scope of work:
(i) Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited Power project – Fatehgarh-II PS 220kV D/c line (suitable of carrying
300 MW on each circuit at nominal voltage) along with terminal bays at MSUPPL generation switchyard.*
* Length of the transmission line will be approximately 35.77 km. The entire line would be constructed on
Multi circuit towers.
And whereas CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No.CEA-PS-11-21(25)/1/2018-
PSPA-I Division-Part-1 dated 28.08.2020 had granted prior approval under section 68 (1) of the Electricity Act, 2003
to M/s Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited (MSUPPL) (whose name has been changed to Adani Renewable Energy
Holding One Limited) for the following overhead line covered under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system to
M/s Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited (MSUPPL) for 390 MW Hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”:
(i) Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited Power project – Fatehgarh-II PS 220kV D/c line (suitable of carrying
300 MW on each circuit at nominal voltage) *
* Length of the transmission line will be approximately 35.77 km. The entire line would be constructed on
Multi circuit towers.
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
Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited (MSUPPL) for 390 MW Hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”
The overhead line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the
following villages, towns and cities:
District Tehsil Name of Village
Bhimsar, Bhopa, Rasla, Achala, Naya achala, Mehrajot, Sanwata, Karara
Jaisalmer Fatehgarh
Lakhasar, Khuhra, Sadrasar, Madhopura, Madasar, Charanon ki dhani, Jethmal ki
Jaisalmer Pokhran dhani, Sanawara, Sankara, Neran
M/s Adani Renewable Energy Holding One Limited has complied with the MoP’s procedure for obtaining
the authorization under section 164 of Electricity Act, 2003 for the above scheme. 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 Adani Renewable Energy Holding One 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 transmission line, 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 has been entrusted with the responsibility for laying of overhead line under the transmission
scheme “Connectivity system to M/s Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited (MSUPPL) for 390 MW Hybrid4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”. The details of the works were published in the Gazette of India, dated Sep
26-Oct 2, 2020.
(v) The Applicant shall operate the lines after approval of Electrical Inspector / Chief Electrical Inspector of Central
Government;
(vi) 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.
(vii) M/s Adani Renewable Energy Holding One 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.
V.K. MISHRA, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./07/2021-22]
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