## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Line Laying - Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a new policy order issued by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) authorizing Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL) to lay electric lines for its 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan. This authorization grants RSEJTPL the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for placing telegraph lines and posts, subject to specific terms and conditions. The key finding is the conditional approval, emphasizing compliance with existing regulations, obtaining necessary clearances, and adhering to court directives regarding environmental concerns.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of a new policy order pertaining to the laying of electric lines by Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL). The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy order.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to grant Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL) authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to lay electric lines for its 300 MW solar power project in Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This is a new policy, The policy addresses the need for RSEJTPL to establish a transmission scheme (Connectivity system of Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited RSEJTPL JaisalmerIII) for its 300 MW solar power project. It acknowledges that prior approval under Section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 was granted to RSEJTPL on 16.06.2021. Furthermore, the policy acknowledges that RSEJTPL has complied with the mandatory publication of notice for the project to the public and has not received any objections. This indicates a move to facilitate renewable energy infrastructure development.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a New Policy, The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers upon Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL) all the powers that a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 concerning the placement of telegraph lines and posts for telegraphs established or maintained by the government. This authorization specifically pertains to laying electric lines under the transmission scheme for RSEJTPL's 300 MW solar power project in Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
* **Specific Overhead Line:** The policy covers the "Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited JaisalmerIIIFatehgarhII PS 220kV SC line on DC MC towers Suitable for Carrying 300MW at nominal Voltage".
* **Geographic Scope:** The overhead lines will pass through villages, towns and cities: Mehrajot, Karada, Lala, Bhopa, Sanwata,Rasla, Fatehgarh (Tehsil/Taluka Jaisalmer), and Chhodiya, Bhikasar.
* **Terms and Conditions:** The authorization is subject to the following conditions:
* Validity: 25 years.
* Consent: RSEJTPL must obtain consent from local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.
* Regulations: Compliance with regulations and codes related to transmission, O&M, and open access under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Electrical Inspection: Operation of the lines is subject to approval by the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Compliance: Adherence to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and related rules.
* Clearances: Submission of necessary clearances from Civil Aviation, Defence, etc., at the time of electrical inspection.
* Supreme Court Order: Compliance with the Supreme Court's Order in I.A No. 85618 of 2020 regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in Writ Petition No. 838 of 2019.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholder is:
* Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL).
Other stakeholders include:
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
* Ministry of Power, Government of India.
* Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, and State Highways in the affected areas.
* Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Civil Aviation and Defence authorities.
* Communities residing in the villages and towns along the transmission line route.
* Environmental groups concerned with the Great Indian Bustard (GIB).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the responsible agency for issuing the authorization. RSEJTPL is responsible for implementing the project and adhering to the stated terms and conditions.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The approval is granted for 25 years. RSEJTPL must obtain necessary consents and clearances before erecting the lines and must operate the lines after approval of the Electrical Inspector. The text mentions compliance with a Supreme Court order related to a specific date (19.04.2021).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is to facilitate the establishment of the transmission infrastructure necessary for RSEJTPL's 300 MW solar power project. This contributes to increasing renewable energy capacity. The conditional nature of the approval ensures compliance with existing regulations, minimizes disruption to local communities and infrastructure, and addresses environmental concerns related to the Great Indian Bustard. The policy will facilitate power transfer from renewable energy to distribution companies or directly to end consumers in the area.
**9. Conclusion:**
The policy order grants Ms. Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited (RSEJTPL) the necessary authorizations to lay electric lines for its solar power project. The authorization is significant for facilitating renewable energy infrastructure development, subject to stringent compliance requirements. Adherence to these requirements will be crucial for the successful and sustainable implementation of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of parliament of India, cited in the document concerning authorization for laying electric lines.
Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited: Applicant seeking authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying electric lines.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Location of the solar power project of Renew Solar Energy Jharkhand Three Private Limited.
Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Location of the 300 MW solar power project connected to FatehgarhII PS.
Central Electricity Authority: Authority granting prior approval under section 681 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Ministry of Power: The ministry under which the Central Electricity Authority operates.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act related to telegraph lines and posts, relevant to the powers conferred under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, whose directions related to Great Indian Bustard (GIB) need to be complied with.
Great Indian Bustard: An endangered bird species, relevant to compliance with Supreme Court orders regarding overhead transmission lines.
V. K. MISHRA: Secretary.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 616] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, निम्बर 26, 2021/अग्रहायण 5, 1943
No. 616] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 5, 1943
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदिे
नई ददल्ली, 25 अक् तूबर, 2021
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-17(42)/1/2021-PSPM Division-Part(4).—िबदक ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री)
प्राइिेट जलजिटेड (RSEJTPL), जिसका पंिीकृत कायाालय 138, अंसल चैम्बसा-II, जभकािी कािा प्लेस, ददल्ली-
110066 ह,ै न े पारेषण योिना “िैससा ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड (RSEJTPL) (िैसलिेर-
III) फतेहगढ़, िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान ि ें अपनी 300 िगे ािाट सौर ऊिाा पररयोिना के जलए फतेहगढ़-2 पीएस,
िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टि” के तहत जबिली की तारें जबछान े के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयि, 2003
की धारा 164 के अंतगात प्राजधकृत करन े हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै
और िबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत िंत्रालय, भारत सरकार न े अपन े पत्र सं. CEA-PS-11-21(25)/1/2020-
PSPA-I Division/164 ददनांक 16.06.2021 के द्वारा पारेषण योिना “ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट
जलजिटेड के अतं गता िैससा ररन्य ू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड (RSEJTPL) (िैसलिरे -III) फतेहगढ़,
िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान िें अपनी 300 िगे ािाट सौर ऊिाा पररयोिना के जलए फतेहगढ़-2 पीएस, िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान के
जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टि” के अंतगात आने िाली जिरोपरर लाइनों के जलए ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट
जलजिटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयि की धारा 68(1) के अंतगात पिू ा अनुिोदन प्रदान दकया था।
िेससा ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड ने 18.06.2021 (इंजडयन एक्सप्रेस, दैजनक भास्ट्कर
और दैजनक निज्योजत) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का रािपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 03.07.2021 से 09.07.2021 ि ें
पारेषण योिना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण िागा पर प्रकािन की तारीख से 60 ददनों के भीतर आि िनता की
रटप्पजणयों/अभ्यािेदन की िागं करते हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, िेससा ररन्य ू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड
थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड ने 05.09.2021 ददनांदकत एक हलफनािा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जिसिें घोषणा की गई दक सिाचार
6871 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
पत्रों/भारत का रािपत्र ि ें उपरोक्त पारेषण योिना के जलए सािािजनक सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर िनता स े
कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की गई ह।ै
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयि, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगात पारेषण योिना “ररन्य ू सोलर एनिी
(झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड के अंतगात िैससा ररन्य ू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड (RSEJTPL)
(िैसलिेर-III) फतेहगढ़, िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान िें अपनी 300 िेगािाट सौर ऊिाा पररयोिना के जलए फतेहगढ़-2
पीएस, िैसलिेर, रािस्ट्थान के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टि।” के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के जलए उसे ि े सभी िजक्तया ं
प्रदान करन े 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 अजधजनयि, 1885 के अंतगात टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह।ै पारेषण योिना के अंतगता जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर
लाईन ह:ैं
1. ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड (िैसलिेर- III)-फतेहगढ़-2 पीएस 220 केिी ससंगल
सर्काट लाइन, डबल सर्काट ि िल्टी सर्काट टािर पर 300 िेगािाट नोजिनल िोल्टेि पर ल े िान े के जलए
उपयुक्त।
स्ट्कीि के अंतगात जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर स,े उनके आस-पास से तथा उनके
बीच से गुिरेगी:-
राज्य: रािस्ट्थान
गािाँ का नाि तहसील/तालकु ा जिला
िहरिोत, कराडा, लाला, भोपा, सांिता, रासला, छोजडया, जभखासर फतहे गढ़ िैसलिेर
अब, सािधानीपूिाक जिचार करन े के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत िंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, ररन्यू
सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाइनों को लगान े के जलए ि े सभी िजक्तया ं
जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता ह,ै िो 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 अजधजनयि, 1885 के अंतगात टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह-ै
(i) यह अनुिोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया िाता ह।ै
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना स े पूिा संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथाात ् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलि,े राष्ट्रीय
राििाग,ा राज्य राििागा आदद की सहिजत प्राप्त करनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयि, 2003 के तहत सिुजचत आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एडं एि,
ओपन एक्सेस आदद के जिजनयिों/संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा।
(iv) आिेदक केंद्र सरकार के जिद्युत जनरीक्षक/िुख्य जिद्युत जनरीक्षक के अनुिोदन के पश्चात ही लाइनों का प्रचालन करेगा।
(v) यह अनुिोदन आिेदक द्वारा जिद्युत अजधजनयि, 2003 के प्रािधानों और उसके तहत बनाए गए जनयिों की
अपेक्षाओं का अनुपालन दकए िाने के अध्यधीन ह।ै
(vi) ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के सिय जििानन एिं रक्षा प्राजधकरणों
इत्यादद, से अपेजक्षत अनुिजत को प्राप्त करन े के बाद, इसे केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के सिय
प्रस्ट्तुत करना होगा।
(vii) ररन्यू सोलर एनिी (झारखण्ड थ्री) प्राइिेट जलजिटेड को ओिरहडे लाइन जबछान े के जलए िाननीय सिोच्च न्यायालय
के आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 िीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टड)ा िािले के संबंध ि ें 2019 की ररट याजचका
संख्या 838, 2020 के आईए नंबर 85618 का पालन करना होगा।
िी. के. जिश्रा, सजचि
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./481/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 25th October, 2021
F. No. CEA-PS-13-17(42)/1/2021-PSPM Division-Part(4).—Whereas M/s. Renew Solar Energy
(Jharkhand Three) Private Limited (RSEJTPL), the applicant with its registered office at 138,Ansal
Chambers-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, Delhi-110066, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the
Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system of
M/s. Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited (RSEJTPL) (Jaisalmer-III) for its 300 MW
solar power project in Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Connected to Fatehgarh-II PS, Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan”.
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. CEA-PS-11-
21(25)/1/2020-PSPA-I Division/164 dated 16.06.2021 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the
Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited for the overhead lines
covered under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system of M/s Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand
Three) Private Limited (RSEJTPL) (Jaisalmer-III) for its 300 MW solar power project in Fatehgarh,
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Connected to Fatehgarh-II PS, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”.
M/s RSEJTPL has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers dated 18.06.2021
(Indian Express, Dainik Bhaskar & Dainik Navjyoti and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 03.07.2021 to
09.07.2021 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route
within 60 days from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s RSEJTPL has submitted an affidavit dated
05.09.2021 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 under the transmission
scheme “Connectivity system of M/s Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited (RSEJTPL)
(Jaisalmer-III) for its 300 MW solar power project in Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Connected to
Fatehgarh-II PS, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”. The following overhead line is covered under this transmission
scheme:
1. Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited Jaisalmer-III–Fatehgarh-II PS 220kV S/C
line on D/C & M/C towers (Suitable for Carrying 300MW at nominal Voltage)
The above overhead lines included under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the
following villages, towns and cities:
NAME OF VILLAGE TEHSIL/TALUKA DISTRICT
Mehrajot, Karada, Lala, Bhopa, Sanwata,Rasla, Fatehgarh Jaisalmer
Chhodiya, Bhikasar
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 Renew Solar Energy
(Jharkhand Three) Private Limited for laying above overhead lines, 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, 2003.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
(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 Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) 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.
(vii) M/s Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited would have to comply with the
direction of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its Order in I.A No. 85618 of 2020 dated
19.04.2021 related to GIB(Great Indian Bustard) in Writ Petition No. 838 of 2019 for laying of
overhead transmission lines.
V. K. MISHRA, Secy
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./481/2021-22]
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