## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Lines - Apraava Energy Private Limited
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order authorizing Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL), formerly CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL), to lay electric lines for its proposed 250.8 MW wind farms in Dwarka, Gujarat. The order, issued under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, grants AEPL the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, subject to specific terms and conditions. The key findings indicate the importance of renewable energy infrastructure development in Gujarat, along with the need to adhere to regulatory compliances, environmental considerations (specifically concerning the Great Indian Bustard), and consent from relevant authorities.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview and analysis of the Central Electricity Authority Order pertaining to the authorization granted to Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited for laying electric lines in Gujarat, based solely on the content of the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective(s): To authorize Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited (formerly CLP India Private Limited) to lay electric lines under the transmission scheme Connectivity system for its proposed 250.8 MW wind farms in Dwarka, Gujarat, as per Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy. The policy likely addresses the need to facilitate the construction and operation of renewable energy infrastructure (wind farms) in Gujarat by granting the necessary legal powers for laying electric transmission lines. The policy ensures a framework for companies to establish necessary electricity infrastructure while adhering to regulatory requirements.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The policy grants Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL) the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for placing telegraph lines and posts, enabling the laying of electric lines for the specified wind farm project.
* The authorization is valid for 25 years.
* AEPL must seek consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the proposed lines.
* If the transmission line route passes through the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) zone, AEPL must comply with the Supreme Court's orders regarding the GIB case.
* AEPL must follow regulations/codes regarding transmission, O&M, open access, etc., framed under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* AEPL must operate the lines after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* The approval is subject to compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and the rules made there under.
* AEPL must submit requisite clearances from authorities like Civil Aviation, Defence, etc., to the Central Electricity Authority at the time of Electrical Inspection.
* The proposed overhead line (CLP India Private Limited CLPIPL Jam Khambaliya PS 220 kV Sc line) will pass through specified villages, towns, and cities in the Devbhumi Dwarka and Devbhumi Khambhaliya districts of Gujarat (detailed list provided in the policy text).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited (formerly CLP India Private Limited)
* Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, and other concerned authorities in Gujarat.
* Residents of the villages, towns, and cities through which the transmission line will pass.
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India.
* Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Civil Aviation and Defence authorities.
* Concerned environmental groups.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is responsible for granting the authorization. AEPL is responsible for adhering to the terms and conditions.
* **Timelines:** The authorization is granted for 25 years. AEPL must seek consent from concerned authorities *before* erection of lines. AEPL must submit clearances at the time of Electrical Inspection. Specific timelines for obtaining clearances and approvals are not provided in the text.
* **Procedures:** AEPL must obtain consent from relevant authorities and follow regulations/codes framed under the Electricity Act, 2003. Electrical inspection is required before operation of the lines. Compliance with Supreme Court orders related to the GIB case is mandatory if the transmission line passes through the GIB zone.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* Facilitation of the development of the 250.8 MW wind farm project in Dwarka, Gujarat.
* Increased electricity generation and supply in the region from renewable sources.
* Economic benefits through investment and job creation.
* Adherence to regulatory standards and environmental safeguards during the construction and operation of the transmission lines.
* Protection of the Great Indian Bustard in areas where transmission lines pass through the GIB zone, as mandated by the Supreme Court order.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Authority Order authorizes Ms. Apraava Energy Private Limited to lay electric lines for its wind farm project, marking a significant step towards renewable energy infrastructure development in Gujarat. The order emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and collaboration with relevant authorities for successful project implementation. This policy contributes to India's growing renewable energy sector, with careful consideration for environmental impact as construction proceeds.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning electricity.
New Delhi: The location of publication of the gazette notification.
Central Electricity Authority: An authority under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Apraava Energy Private Limited: Formerly known as CLP India Private Limited, the applicant company for authorization to lay electric lines.
CLP India Private Limited: Former name of Apraava Energy Private Limited, the applicant company.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Registered office location of Apraava Energy Private Limited.
Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003: Section of the Electricity Act, 2003, under which authorization is sought for laying electric lines.
Dwarka, Gujarat: Location of the proposed 250.8 MW wind farms of CLP India Private Limited.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: The ministry that issued the Certificate of Incorporation for the name change of the company.
Ministry of Power: A ministry of the Government of India.
Section 681 of the Electricity Act, 2003: Section of the Electricity Act, 2003, under which prior approval was granted.
Indian Express: Name of a local newspaper where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Rajasthan Patrika: Name of a local newspaper where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Fulchaab: Name of a local newspaper where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Akila: Name of a local newspaper where notice for transmission scheme was published.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act concerning telegraphs in India, powers under which are conferred for laying electric lines.
CLP India Private Limited CLPIPL Jam Khambaliya PS 220 kV Sc line: The overhead line covered under the transmission scheme.
Gujarat: The State where the overhead line will pass through.
Honble Supreme Court: Supreme Court of India
Writ Petition No. 838 of 2019: Related to GIB Great Indian Bustard case
Great Indian Bustard: An endangered bird species whose habitat is affected by transmission lines.
Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 124] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, माच स4, 2022/ फाल्ग नु 13, 1943
No. 124] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022/PHALGUNA 13, 1943
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 10 िनिरी, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-11-23(21)/1/2021-PSPA-I Division.—िबदक मेससस अप्रिा एनिी प्राइिेट जलजमटेड
(जिसको पूि स म ें मेसस स सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के नाम स े िाना िाता था) जिसका पंिीकृत कायासलय फ्लोर-6
चाणक्य जबलल्डंग, आश्रम रोड के सामन,े अहमदाबाद, गुिरात- 380009 म ें ह,ै ने पारेषण योिना “मेससस सी ऐल पी
इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के द्वारका- गुिरात म ें 250.8 MW पिन ऊिास पररयोिना के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टम की
स्ट्थापना” के तहत जबिली की तारें जबछाने के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत प्राजधकृत करन े हते ु
आिेदन दकया ह।ै और कारपोरेट काय स मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा िारी दकए गए जनगमन प्रमाणपत्र ददनांक
29.09.2021 के द्वारा कंपनी का नाम सीएलपी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड स े बदलकर अप्रिा एनिी प्राइिेट जलजमटेड
(एईपीएल) कर ददया ह।ै
और िबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार न े अपन े पत्र स.ं CEA-PS-11-23(20)/1/2018-
PSPA-I Division ददनांक 19.03.2020 के द्वारा पारेषण योिना “मेससस सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के
द्वारका- गुिरात म ें 250.8 MW पिन ऊिास पररयोिना के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टम की स्ट्थापना” के अंतगसत आने िाली
1533 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
जिरोपरर लाईन जलए मेससस सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 68(1) के अंतगसत
पूिस अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था।
मेसस स सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े 06.09.2021 (इंजडयन एक्सप्रेस, रािस्ट्थान पजत्रका, फुलचाब,
अदकला) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत के रािपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 25.09.2021 स े 01.10.2021 म ें पारेषण
योिना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग स पर प्रकािन की तारीख स े दो महीने के भीतर आम िनता की रटप्पजणयों /
अभ्यािेदन की मांग करत े हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस अप्रिा एनिी प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े
07.12.2021 को एक हलफनामा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जिसम ें घोषणा की गई दक भारत के समाचार पत्रों / रािपत्रों म ें उपरोक्त
पारेषण योिना के जलए सािसिजनक सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर िनता स े कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की गई ह।ै
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अतं गतस पारेषण योिना “मेससस सी ऐल पी
इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के द्वारका- गुिरात म ें 250.8 MW पिन ऊिास पररयोिना के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टम की
स्ट्थापना” के तहत जिद्युत लाईने जबछान े के जलए उस े िे सभी िजक्तया ं प्रदान करन े का अनुरोध दकया ह,ै िो टेलीग्राफ के
प्रयोिन के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाईनों 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।ै पारेषण योिना के अंतगसत जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं
सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड- िाम खंभाजलया 220 kV S/c लाईन
स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत आने िाली जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर स,े उनके आस-
पास स े तथा उनके बीच स ेगुिरेगी :-
राज्य: गिु रात
जिला तहसील गािाँ ों के नाम
खाखरडा, पटेलका, भोपलका, गढ़का, मेघपर टीटोडी, उदपे ुर, ध्रुमथल, चपर, कनकपर, कानपर िेरडी,
दिे भूजम
कल्याणपुर माडी, केनेडी, जसदसरा, मांगररया, खीिदड िामपर, लहेरगढ गढका, कनकपुर, निा खीिदड,
द्वारका
जििनगर, हररपुर, िुिानपुर, गोकुलपुर
सीध्धपुर, मोिाण, गोलन िेरडी, केसोद, पीपलीया, ठाकर िेरडी, िुिानगढ़, भाडथर, भींडा, माधुपरु ,
दिे भूजम
खंभाजलया िींझलपर, ललीया, मांझा, तथीया, कोलिा, भटगाम, भाटेल, खिुररया, भांखोखरी, रामनगर, निी
द्वारका
मोिाण, निा तथीया, रामगढ़, िीरमदड, निा िीरमदड, िड़तरा
अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मेससस अप्रिा एनिी
प्राइिेट जलजमटेड ( जिसको पूि स में मेससस सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के नाम से िाना िाता था) को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाईन
को लगाने के जलए ि े सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एि ं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता है, िो टेलीग्राफ के उद्देश्य के जलए सरकार
द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाईनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगसत टेलीग्राफ
प्राजधकरण के पास है-
(i) यह अनुमोदन 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।[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(iii) यदद पारेषण योिना के अंतगसत आन े िाली जिरोपरर रांसजमिन लाइन का माग,स िीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टड)स के
संबंध में 2019 की आज्ञापत्र संख्या 838 में माननीय सिोच्च न्यायालय के आदिे ददनांक 19.04.2021 के साथ िुड़े
हुए नक़्िे में जचजननत िीआईबी क्षेत्र से हो कर गुिरता है तो, कायासन्ियन एिेंसी को जिरोपरर लाइन जबछाने के जलए
भारत के माननीय सिोच्च न्यायालय के जनणसय का पालन करना होगा जिसका उल्लेख 2019 की आज्ञापत्र संख्या 838
में 2020 की आई.ए. संख्या 85618 ददनांक 19.04.2021 में दक या गया ह ै।
(iv) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत उपयुक्त आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एंड एम, ओपन
एक्सेस आदद के जिजनयमों / संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा।
(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) मेससस अप्रिा एनिी प्राइिेट जलजमटेड ( जिसको पूिस में मेससस सी ऐल पी इंजडया प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के नाम से िाना
िाता था) 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. जमश्र, सजचि
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./677/2021-22]
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 10th January, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-11-23(21)/1/2021-PSPA-I Division.—Whereas M/s. Apraava Energy Private
Limited (AEPL) (formerly known as M/s CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL)), the applicant with its
registered office at 6th Floor, Chanakya Building, Opp-Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India-380009,
has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric lines
under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system for M/s CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL) for its
proposed 250.8 MW wind farms in Dwarka, Gujarat”. Vide Certificate of Incorporation issued by Ministry
of Corporate Affairs, Government of India dated 29.09.2021, the name of the company has been changed
from CLP India Private Limited to Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL).
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. CEA-PS-11-
23(20)/1/2018-PSPA-I Division dated 19.03.2020 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the
Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s CLP India Private Limited for the overhead line covered under the
transmission scheme “Connectivity system for M/s CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL) for its proposed
250.8 MW wind farms in Dwarka, Gujarat”.
M/s. CLPIPL has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated 06.09.2021
(Indian Express, Rajasthan Patrika, Fulchaab, Akila) and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 25.09.2021 to
01.10.2021 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route
within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s AEPL has submitted an affidavit dated
07.12.2021 declaring that no objection has been received from public within 60 days of publication of
Public Notice in newspapers / Gazette of India.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
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 covered under the
transmission scheme “Connectivity system for M/s CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL) for its proposed
250.8 MW wind farms in Dwarka, Gujarat”. The following overhead line is covered under this transmission
scheme:
1. CLP India Private Limited (CLPIPL)– Jam Khambaliya PS 220 kV S/c line.
The above overhead line included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between
the following villages, towns and cities:
STATE: GUJARAT
District Tehsil Name of Villages
Khakharda, Patelka, Bhopalka, Gadhka, Udaipur, Madi, Meghpur titodi,
Devbhumi Dhrumthal, Sidsara, Chapar, Kenedi, Kanakpar, Kanpar sherdi, Jampar, Khijdad,
Kalyanpur
Dwarka Mangalia, Lahergadh Gadhka, Kanakpur, Nava Khijdad, Shivnagar, Haripur,
Juvanpar, Gokulpur
Sidhpur, Movan, Golan sherdi, Kesod, Pipariya, Lalia, Thakar sherdi, Juvangad,
Bhadthar, Bhinda, Manjha, Madhupur, Vinjhalpar, Tathia, Kolva, Bhatgam,
Devbhumi
Khambhaliya Bhatel, Khajuria, Bhankhokhri, Ramnagar, Navi Movan, Nava Tathia, Ramgadh,
Dwarka
Viramdad, Nava Viramdad, Vadtara
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
Apraava Energy Private Limited (formerly known as M/s CLP India 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 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) If the route of the overhead transmission line covered under the transmission
scheme passes through the GIB zone marked in the map which is part 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 implementing agency shall have to
comply with the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its Order in I.A.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
No. 85618 of 2020 dated 19.04.2021 in Writ Petition No. 838 of 2019 for laying of
overhead transmission lines.
(iv) The Applicant shall have to follow regulations/codes of the Appropriate
Commission regarding transmission, O&M, open access, etc., framed under
Electricity Act, 2003.
(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. Apraava Energy Private Limited (formerly known as M/s CLP India Private 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./677/2021-22]
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