Executive Summary:
This document pertains to the authorization granted to Ms. Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited (MSUPPL) under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for laying electric lines for a 250 MW solar power plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It confers upon MSUPPL the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, subject to specific terms and conditions. The order was issued on September 6, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization:
* MSUPPL is authorized under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines for its 250 MW solar power plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
* This authorization is for the transmission scheme "Connectivity System to Ms. Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited".
* CEA had granted prior approval under section 68 1 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to Ms Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited for the transmission scheme Connectivity System to Ms Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited for 250 MW solar power plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on 18.02.2019.
* MSUPPL is granted the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for placing telegraph lines and posts.
Scope of Work:
* The work includes a 220 kV SC line with a minimum capacity of 300 MW at a nominal voltage of 15 km approximately.
* Approximately 14 km of the line will be implemented as a SC line on SC Towers.
* The balance of the line near the Bhadla PGCIL substation will be implemented as a SC line on MC Towers by MSUPPL.
* The overhead line will pass through specific villages, towns, and cities in the Phalodi Tehsil, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.
Terms and Conditions:
* The approval is granted for 25 years.
* MSUPPL must obtain consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the lines.
* MSUPPL must comply with regulations and codes of the Appropriate Commission regarding transmission, OM, open access, etc., under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* MSUPPL is responsible for laying the electric lines under the specified transmission scheme.
* The details of the works were published in the Gazette of India between March 9th and 15th, 2019.
* MSUPPL 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 Electricity Act, 2003, and related rules.
* MSUPPL must submit required clearances (Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) during electrical inspection.
Impact Analysis:
MS. Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited (MSUPPL):
Impact: Granted authorization and powers for laying electric lines, but must adhere to specific terms and conditions.
Action Required: Obtain necessary consents, comply with regulations, operate lines after inspection, and submit clearances to CEA.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA):
Impact: Responsible for overseeing compliance and receiving required clearances.
Action Required: Ensure MSUPPL complies with terms and conditions, review submitted clearances, and conduct electrical inspections.
Local Bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways:
Impact: Their consent is required before the erection of proposed lines.
Action Required: Review and respond to requests for consent from MSUPPL.
Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government:
Impact: Responsible for inspecting and approving the operation of the electric lines.
Action Required: Inspect the lines and grant approval upon satisfactory compliance.
Civil Aviation, Defence, and other concerned authorities:
Impact: MSUPPL must obtain clearances from them.
Action Required: Process and provide necessary clearances to MSUPPL.
Key Entities Referenced
Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited: Applicant company seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
Electricity Act, 2003: The primary legislation under which authorization is sought and powers are conferred.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: Act under which powers are conferred to the applicant, related to telegraph lines.
Central Electricity Authority: Authority granting the authorization and conferring powers.
Ministry of Power: The ministry to which the Central Electricity Authority belongs.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Location of the 250 MW solar power plant.
Connectivity System to Ms. Mahoba Solar UP Private Limited for 250 MW solar power plant: Transmission scheme for which authorization is being granted.
Bhadla, Rajasthan: Location of the Mahoba Solar Power Plant Switchyard.