Executive Summary:
This document grants Ms. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL) the authority to lay electric lines for a 300 MW wind farm project in Gujarat, under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003. It confers powers held by telegraph authorities under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, to AEPL for this project. The approval is valid for 25 years, and AEPL must comply with several terms and conditions.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization:
* Ms. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL) is authorized to lay electric lines for a 300 MW wind farm project in Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat.
* This authorization is granted under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
* AEPL is granted the powers of telegraph authorities under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for this purpose.
Scope of Work:
* The project involves laying a 220 Kv Sc line from AEPL's generation pooling station at Kotda Madh to Bhuj PS with a minimum capacity of 300 MW.
* The route length is approximately 65.3 km, divided into three sections with different tower types (Sc, Dc, Mc).
Terms and Conditions:
* The approval is valid for 25 years.
* AEPL must obtain consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the lines.
* AEPL must adhere to regulations/codes of the Appropriate Commission regarding transmission, OM, open access, etc., under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* AEPL is responsible for laying the overhead line.
* The lines must be operated after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* AEPL must comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and its rules.
* AEPL must submit required clearances (Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) during electrical inspection.
Villages, Towns, and Cities:
* The overhead line will pass through specified villages, towns, and cities in the Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch District.
Impact Analysis:
Ms. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL):
* Impact: Granted authority to lay electric lines and associated powers.
* Action Required: Comply with all terms and conditions, obtain necessary consents and approvals, and adhere to relevant regulations and acts.
Local Bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways:
* Impact: Their consent is required before line erection.
* Action Required: Review and respond to AEPL's requests for consent.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA):
* Impact: Responsible for granting authorization and ensuring compliance.
* Action Required: Oversee the project's progress and ensure AEPL's adherence to regulations.
Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for approving the operation of the lines.
* Action Required: Inspect the lines and grant approval upon satisfactory compliance.
Civil Aviation, Defence, Other Concerned Authorities:
* Impact: AEPL needs to obtain clearances from them.
* Action Required: Process clearance requests from AEPL.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning electricity-related matters, frequently referenced as the basis for authorization and regulations in the document.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act concerning telegraph lines and posts, relevant because the powers of the telegraph authority under this act are being conferred upon Alfanar Energy Private Limited for laying electric lines.
Central Electricity Authority: A statutory body responsible for various functions related to the electricity sector, including granting approvals and conferring powers in this context.
Ministry of Power: The government ministry overseeing the electricity sector, playing a role through the Central Electricity Authority.
Alfanar Energy Private Limited: The applicant company seeking authorization to lay electric lines and being granted powers under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat: The location of the wind farms and the starting point of the transmission scheme for which Alfanar Energy Private Limited is laying electric lines.
Bhuj PS: A power substation and the destination point for the transmission scheme.
Haryana: The state where the registered office of Alfanar Energy Private Limited is located.
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MINISTRY OF POWER
(CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19th February, 2019
S.O. 929(E).—Whereas M/s. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL), the applicant with its registered
office at 4th Floor 419-424 JMD Megapolis, Sector 48, Sohana Road, Gurgaon, Haryana-122002 has applied
for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the
transmission scheme “Connectivity System for 300 MW wind farms in Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat to M/s
Alfanar Energy Private Limited” with the following scope of work:
1. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL) generation pooling station at Kotda Madh – Bhuj PS 220 Kv
S/c line (With minimum capacity of 300 MW) *
* Route length of the line is approximately 65.3 km, which includes three Sections (Section I, II and
III from generating pooling station towards Bhuj PS). Section I (17 km) would be S/c line on S/c
towers, Section II (46 km) would be S/c line on D/c towers, Section III (2.3 km) would be S/c line on
M/c towers (4 Circuits).
And whereas CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. CEA-PS-11-
23(20)/1/2018-PSPA-I Division-Part (1) dated 24.09.2018 had granted prior approval under section 68 (1) of
the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s AEPL for the following overhead line covered under the transmission scheme
“Connectivity System for 300 MW wind farms in Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat to M/s Alfanar Energy Private
Limited”:
1. Alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL) generation pooling station at Kotda Madh – Bhuj PS 220 Kv
S/c line (With minimum capacity of 300 MW) *
* Route length of the line is approximately 65.3 km, which includes three Sections (Section I, II and
III from generating pooling station towards Bhuj PS). Section I (17 km) would be S/c line on S/c
towers, Section II (46 km) would be S/c line on D/c towers, Section III (2.3 km) would be S/c line on
M/c towers (4 Circuits).
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 for 300 MW wind farms in Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat to M/s Alfanar Energy Private
Limited”
The overhead line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following
villages, towns and cities:
VILLAGES TALUKAS DISTRICT
Nirona, Bibar, Palanpur, Badi, Khardiya, Wang, Dador, Jhalu, Jhalu
Wandh, Layri, Fulai, Jetavira, Aral Nani, Thal, Charakhada, Dhamay
Navi, Dhamay Juni, Muru, Jinjay, Ratadiya, Ambara (Amara), Vigodi, NAKHATRANA KUTCH
Tejara, Rampar, Nagviri, Nadapa, Ghadani, Haripar, Rawapar, Meghpar,
Rajda, Gechada, Walka Nana.
M/s Alfanar Energy Private 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 Alfanar Energy 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
transmission line, namely:4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
(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 for 300 MW wind farms in Kotda Madh, Kutch, Gujarat
to M/s Alfanar Energy Private Limited”. The details of the works were published in the Gazette of
India dated 13th October – 19th October, 2018.
(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 AEPL 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.
[F. No. CEA-PE-11-23(21)/1/2019-PSPA-I Division]
P.C. KUREEL, Secy.
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