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## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Lines under Electricity Act, 2003 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) granting Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL) the authority to lay electric lines related to the "Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ PartB" project. The authorization, granted under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers PFTL with powers similar to those of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The key finding is the specific geographical scope outlined for the line, spanning multiple districts and villages in Rajasthan. This authorization is subject to several conditions, including adherence to regulations, obtaining necessary clearances, and seeking consent from relevant authorities. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of a specific government notification concerning the authorization for laying electric lines by Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text, focusing on the key provisions, implications, and inferred implementation aspects. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a *new policy* authorization, not an amendment. * **Core Objective(s):** To authorize Ms. Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL) to lay electric lines under the transmission scheme “Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ PartB” by granting them the powers which the telegraph authority possess under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. **4. Background and Rationale:** This new policy authorization addresses the need to facilitate the development of transmission infrastructure associated with renewable energy projects (Rajasthan SEZ PartB). The text indicates an application by PFTL and a subsequent approval from the CEA. The rationale appears to be supporting the expansion of electrical infrastructure through private entities by granting them necessary legal powers to lay lines, resolving a logistical bottleneck in project development. The notification also highlights a process for public input, suggesting an attempt to balance development with community concerns. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** As a *new* policy authorization, the main components are: * **Authorization Grant:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) grants Ms. Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL) all the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. * **Scope of Authorization:** This authorization pertains specifically to the laying of electric lines for the "Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ PartB" scheme. It specifically covers the "FatehgarhII Bhadla II 765kV Dc line." * **Geographic Scope:** The overhead line will pass through various villages, towns, and cities within the following districts of Rajasthan: Jaisalmer, Jodhpur. Specific villages are listed within these districts. * **Terms and Conditions:** The authorization is subject to the following conditions: * Validity period of 25 years. * Requirement to obtain consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.). * Adherence to regulations/codes related to transmission, O&M, open access, etc., framed under the Electricity Act, 2003. * Operation of lines after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government. * Compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and associated rules. * Submission of required clearances (Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) to the Central Electricity Authority at the time of Electrical Inspection. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience is Ms. Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL). Other stakeholders include: * Residents and landowners in the villages, towns, and cities listed in the notification, particularly those in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur districts of Rajasthan. * Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, and other authorities whose consent is required for the project. * The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government. * The Ministry of Power, Government of India. * Civil Aviation, Defence, and other relevant authorities providing clearances. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The primary responsible agency is Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL). The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has a supervisory role. The Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government is responsible for approving operations. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The authorization is valid for 25 years. PFTL needs to obtain consent from various authorities before erecting the lines. The company also needs to obtain approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector. Submission of clearances to CEA is required at the time of Electrical Inspection. * **Previous Actions** The notification acknowledges PFTL published notices in local newspapers and the Gazette of India, offering the public an opportunity to raise objections/concerns. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this policy authorization is to facilitate the construction of the "Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ PartB." This is expected to: * Enhance the transmission infrastructure in the Rajasthan SEZ area. * Facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. * Potentially improve electricity supply and reliability in the region. **9. Conclusion:** The notification provides a crucial authorization for Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited to proceed with the laying of electric lines under the specified transmission scheme. The authorization grants necessary powers and outlines specific conditions, including geographical scope and compliance requirements. The successful implementation of this authorization is critical for achieving the planned development of the transmission infrastructure and supporting the integration of renewable energy in the Rajasthan SEZ area.

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NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the document. Central Electricity Authority: An organization, Ministry of Power, Government of India, that confers powers to Ms Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited. Electricity Act, 2003: A law under which authorization is granted and powers are conferred. Ms Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited: Applicant seeking authorization for laying electric lines. B9 Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, India 110016: Registered office address of Ms Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited. Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ PartB: Transmission scheme for which authorization is sought. Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: A law under which powers are conferred related to telegraph lines and posts. FatehgarhII Bhadla II 765kV Dc line: Overhead line covered under the transmission scheme. RAJASTHAN: State through which the overhead line will pass. Jaisalmer: District in Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Fatehgarh: Tehsil in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Pokaran: Tehsil in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Bhaniyana: Tehsil in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Jodhpur: District in Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Dechu: Tehsil in Jodhpur, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Phalodi: Tehsil in Jodhpur, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Bap: Tehsil in Jodhpur, Rajasthan through which the overhead line will pass. Times of India: Local Newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published Dainik Bhaskar: Local Newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published Dainik Navjyoti: Local Newspaper in which notice for transmission scheme was published Weekly Gazette of India: Gazette in which notice for transmission scheme was published V.K. MISHRA: Secretary
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रजजस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 xxxGIDHxxx सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-01042021-226352 xxxGIDExxx CG-DL-E-01042021-226352 असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग III—खण्ड 4 PART III—Section 4 प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 140] नई ददल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतिार, अप्रलै 1, 2021/चत्रै 11, 1943 No. 140] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021/CHAITRA 11, 1943 केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण आदिे नई ददल्ली, 08 माच च 2021 फा.स.ं CEA-PS-11-21(21)/5/2020-PSPA-I Division.—जबदक मेसस च पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड जजसका पंजीकृत कायाचलय बी-9, कुतबु इंजस्ट्टटयूिनल एररया, कटिाररया सराय, नई ददल्ली -110016 में ह,ै ने पारेषण योजना “राजस्ट्थान एसईजेड, भाग-बी से एलटीए अनुप्रयोग से सम्बजधधत पारेषण प्रणाली स्ट्थापना” के तहत जबजली की तारें जबछाने के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगचत प्राजधकृत करन े हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. CEA-PS-11-16(14)/1/2019- PSPA-I ददनांक 08.04.2019 के द्वारा पारेषण योजना “राजस्ट्थान एसईजेड, भाग-बी से एलटीए अनुप्रयोग से सम्बजधधत पारेषण प्रणाली स्ट्थापना” के अंतगचत आन े िाली जिरोपरर लाईन जलए मेससच पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 68(1) के अंतगचत पूिच अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था। मेसस च पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड न े 01.10.2020 (टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंजडया, दजै नक भास्ट्कर, दजै नक निज्योजत) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत के राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 31.10.2020 से 06.11.2020 में पारेषण योजना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग च पर प्रकािन की तारीख से दो महीन े के भीतर आम जनता की रटप्पजणयों / अभ्यािेदन की मांग करते हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेसस च पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड ने 02.01.2021 को एक हलफनामा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जजसम ें घोषणा की गई दक भारत के समाचार पत्रों / राजपत्रों में उपरोक्त पारेषण योजना के जलए सािचजजनक सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर जनता से कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की गई ह।ै 2008 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगचत पारेषण योजना “राजस्ट्थान एसईजेड, भाग-बी से एलटीए अनुप्रयोग से सम्बजधधत पारेषण प्रणाली स्ट्थापना” के तहत जिद्युत लाईने जबछान े के जलए उस े िे सभी िजक्तया ं प्रदान करने का अनुरोध दकया ह,ै जो टेलीिाफ के प्रयोजन के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीिाफ लाईनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए या स्ट्थाजपत होन े िाली टेलीिाफ लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीिाफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगचत टेलीिाफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह।ै पारेषण योजना के अतं गचत जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं फतेहगढ-II - भादला-II 765 के.िी. डी./ सी. लाईन स्ट्कीम के अंतगचत आन े िाली जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों से, उनके ऊपर से, उनके आस- पास से तथा उनके बीच से गुजरेगी:- राज्य: राजस्ट्थान जजला तहसील गािाँ ों के नाम जैसलमेर फ़तेहगढ़ जजद ेकी ढाणी, सांिता, कराडा, मंडनिाली माली, रासला, मेहराजोत, अचला, नया अचला जैसलमेर पोखरण लखासर(मोदजी की ढाणी), खूहङा, चारणों की ढाणी, कुंपजसह की ढाणी, ख़ुदा की ढाणी, जेठमल की ढाणी, खुहरो का ताला, सदरासर, िाददर की ढाणी, सांकङा, भैरजणयााँ की ढाणी, लखजी की ढाणी, ऐदानजी की ढाणी, रािजी की ढाणी, बलितं जसह की ढाणी, जबिनजसह की ढाणी, खेतजसह की ढाणी, भोपालजसह की ढाणी, नागणीयो की ढाणी, दलपतपुरा, लाढू खान की ढाणी, नागू की ढाणी, िेर खान की ढाणी, गमनन की ढाणी, छुट्टराराम की ढाणी, जसिधतपुरा, जैमला, आणेसा, धुडसर जैसलमेर भजनयाणा कानासर, रायजसहपुरा, तेलीिाडा, गुडला मागरा, रूपजी की ढाणी, माडिा, जहरजी की ढाणी, बालूजी की ढाणी, बारट का गााँि, जहगलाज धाम, मेङिा, झलाररया, नरजसहपुरा, हनुमान बेडा, रायपालों की ढाणी, भाखरी, कोजराज जसह की ढाणी जोधपुर ढेच ु राितगढ़, लालपरु ा, सोङों का मण्डला, जालपुरी, डजे डया, खेडा बागोजडया, बजनयाल की ढाणी जोधपुर फलोदी जिश्नोई चक, केलणनगर, उमाणीनगर, भादनु गर, मनणािर, मठोल की ढाणी, श्रीपाबूसर, बामण,ू ढढू, पृथ्िीराजजसह नगर, रामिजक्तनगर, सांिरीज, अणदरानाडा, दयासागर, मीरनगर, पाबु चौरन, उदाजणयों की ढ़ाणी, होपारडी, कलरा, मुसलमानों की ढाणी, मोखेरी, जोधजसह की ढाणी, मारिाड जबठरी, कुण्डल, फलोदी, एकां भारटया, सदािता, भोजका, गोपा, मयाकोर, उदयनगर, जागररया, मोहरा, बडी बािडी, चधद्रनगर, छोटी बािडी, बािडी कलां जोधपुर बाप जोड, जोड की नहरिाली ढाणी, गोल जहण्डाल, सुल्तान नगर, बापी, सौधधा, िेखासर, खीरिा, बधाउडा, जसधीपुरा, भोजो की बाप चक 1&2, माजलयों का बास, बाप, बडी ढाणी(बरूखान की ढाणी), घटोर, भीमजी का गााँि, महादिे पुरा, सथु ारी की ढाणी, सेिाराम की ढाणी, पदमजसह की ढाणी, लुम्बाजनया, बािडी बरजसगा, मनजचजतया, बडी जसरड, कांजी की जसरड, जोधजसह की जसरड, हरलाल की ढाणी, दकिनेरी जैती, कानजसह की जसड, भोजमयाजी का भाकर, भरता सर, बािडी, जमल, गाडना, नयागााँि, जिार की ढाणी, जमठूराम की ढाणी, इस्ट्माइल की ढाणी, गुडा, कल्याणजसह की जसरड अब, सािधानीपूिचक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मेससच पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाईन को लगाने के जलए िे सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता ह,ै जो टेलीिाफ के उद्देश्य के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीिाफ लाईनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीिाफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगचत टेलीिाफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह-ै (i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया जाता ह।ै[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3 (ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिच संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथाचत ् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलिे, राष्ट्रीय राजमागच, राज्य राजमाग च 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 एक्सेस आदद के जिजनयमों/संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा। (iv) आिेदक संबंजधत केंद्र सरकार के जिद्युत जनरीक्षक/मुख्य जिद्युत जनरीक्षक के अनुमोदन के पश्चात ही लाइनों का प्रचालन करेगा। (v) यह अनुमोदन आिेदक द्वारा जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के प्रािधानों और उसके तहत बनाए गए जनयमों की अपेक्षाओं का अनुपालन दकए जान े के अध्यधीन ह।ै (vi) मेसस च पािरजिड फतेहगढ रांसजमिन जलजमटेड को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय जिमानन एि ं रक्षा प्राजधकरणों इत्यादद, से अपेजक्षत अनुमजत को प्राप्त करने के बाद, इस े केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय प्रस्ट्तुत करना होगा। िी. के. जमश्रा, सजचि [जिज्ञापन/–III/4/असा./04/2021-22] CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY ORDER New Delhi, 8th March 2021 F. No. CEA-PS-11-21(21)/5/2020-PSPA-I Dvison.—whereas M/s Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited (PFTL), the applicant with its registered office at B9 Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, India -110016, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric lines under the transmission scheme ―Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ Part-B‖. And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. CEA-PS-11- 16(14)/1/2019-PSPA-I Division dated 08.04.2019 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission Limited for the overhead line covered under the transmission scheme ―Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ Part-B‖. M/s PFTL has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated 01.10.2020 (Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Navjyoti) and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 31.10.2020 to 06.11.2020 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s PFTL has submitted an affidavit dated 02.01.2021 declaring that no objection has been received from public within 60 days of publication of Public Notice in newspapers / Gazette of India. 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 ―Transmission system associated with LTA applications from Rajasthan SEZ Part-B‖. The following overhead line is covered under this transmission scheme: 1. Fatehgarh-II – Bhadla -II 765kV D/c line. The above overhead line included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities: STATE: RAJASTHAN District Tehsil Name of Villages Jaisalmer Fatehgarh Jinde ki Dhani, Sanwata, Karara, Mandanwali Mali, Rasla, Mehrajot, Achala, Naya Achala Jaisalmer Pokaran Lakhasar(Modji ki Dhani), Khuhada, Charanon ki Dhani, Kumpsingh ki Dhani, Khuda ki Dhani, Jethmal ki Dhani, khuhro ka Tala, Sadrasar, Shadir ki Dhani,4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Sankra, Bhairaniyan ki Dhani, Lakhji ki Dhani, Aidanji ki Dhani, Raoji ki Dhani, Balwantsingh ki Dhani, Bishansingh ki Dhani, Khetsingh ki Dhani, Bhopalsingh ki Dhani, Naganio ki Dhani, Dalpatpura, Ladu Khan ki Dhani, Nagu ki Dhani, Sher khan ki Dhani, Gamnan ki Dhani, Chuttraram ki Dhani, Jaswantpura, Jemla, Anesa, Dhursar Jaisalmer Bhaniyana Kanasar, Raisinghpura, Teliwara, Gudala Magra, Rupji ki Dhani, Marwa, Hirji ki Dhani, Baluji ki Dhani, Barat ka Gaon, Hinglaj Dham, Merwa, Jhalaria, Narsinghpura, Hanuman Bera, Raipalon ki Dhani, Bhakhri, Kojraj Singh ki Dhani Jodhpur Dechu Rawatgarh, Lalpura, Sodon ka Mandla, Jaalpuri, Dediya, Khera Bagodiya, Baniyal ki Dhani Jodhpur Phalodi Vishnoi Chak, Kelannagar, Umaninagar, Bhadunagar, Mananavar, Mathol ki Dhani, Sripabusar, Bamnu, Dadu, Prithvirajsingh Nagar, Ramshaktinagar, Sanvrij, Andaranada, Dayasagar, Meernagar, Pabu Chauran, Udaniyon ki Dhani, Hopardi, Kalra, Musalmanon ki Dhani, Mokheri, Jodhsingh ki Dhani, Marwar Bithri, Kundal, Phalodi, Ekan Bhatiya, Sadavata, Bhojka, Gopa, Mayakor, Udainagar, Jagriya, Mohra, Bari Bavri, Chandranagar, Chhoti Bavri, Bavadi kalan Jodhpur Bap Jod, Jod ki Naharwali Dhani, Gol Hindal, Sultan Nagar, Bapi, Soundha, Shekhasar, Khirwa, Badhaura, Sindhipura, Bhojon Ki Bap Chak 1&2, Maliyon Ka Bas, Bap, Bari Dhani(Barukhan ki Dhani), Ghator, Bhimji ka Gaon, Mahadeopura, Suthari ki Dhani, Sewaram ki Dhani, Padamsingh ki Dhani, Lumbaniya, Bavadi Barsinga, Manchitiya, Bari Sird, Kanji ki Sird, Jodhsingh ki Sird, Harlal ki Dhani, Kishneri Jaiti, Kansingh ki Sid, Bhomiyaji ka Bhakar, Bharta Sar, Bavdi, Mill, Gadna, Nawagaon, Jawar ki Dhani, Mithuram ki Dhani, Ismail ki Dhani, Gura, Kalyansingh ki sird 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 Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission 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) 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 shall operate the lines after approval of Electrical Inspector / Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government. (v) 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. (vi) M/s Powergrid Fatehgarh Transmission 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./04/2021-22] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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