## Policy Analysis Report: Central Electricity Authority Order Regarding Transmission Lines for ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order concerning the authorization granted to Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. (RSBPL) for laying electric lines related to their 300MW JaisalmerII solar project in Rajasthan. The order, issued under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers upon RSBPL the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining electric lines. This report details the policy's objective, background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes, all based solely on the provided text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order concerning Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.'s (RSBPL) transmission scheme connectivity system for their proposed 300MW JaisalmerII solar project. The analysis is based exclusively on the provided text of the order.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a **new policy order** specific to Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to authorize Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. to lay electric lines for their solar project by granting them powers equivalent to those of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, as provisioned under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003. This facilitates the development and operation of their 300MW JaisalmerII solar project in Rajasthan.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a new policy order, the likely problem/issue it addresses is the need to facilitate the development of renewable energy projects, specifically solar power generation, by streamlining the process of establishing transmission infrastructure. Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. applied for authorization, following the required procedure including obtaining prior approval and public notification, indicating a previously existing need that this order now addresses.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy order, the key provisions established are as follows:
* **Grant of Authority:** The CEA confers upon Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. all the powers which a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for the purpose of laying electric lines for the 300MW JaisalmerII solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
* **Project Scope:** The authorization covers the "ReNews 300MW JaisalmerII solar projectCommon Pooling Point of JaisalmerI JaisalmerII solar projectsFatehgarh II PS 220kV SC line."
* **Geographic Scope:** The transmission lines will pass through specific villages, Talukas and Districts within the state of Rajasthan including Bhopa, Sanwata, Rasla, Lala, Karara, Mehrajot, Devikot, Bhikasar Villages within the Fatehgarh Taluka of Jaisalmer District.
* **Validity:** The approval is granted for 25 years.
* **Conditions:** The approval is subject to several conditions, including:
* Seeking consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the proposed lines.
* Following regulations and codes regarding transmission, operation and maintenance (O&M), and open access as framed under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Operating the lines after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* Complying with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and associated rules.
* Submitting required clearances (Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) to the CEA at the time of Electrical Inspection.
* Complying with the Supreme Court's directives regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in relation to overhead transmission lines.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. Other stakeholders directly affected include:
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
* Local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways (requiring consent)
* Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government
* Civil Aviation and Defence authorities (clearance requirements)
* Communities residing in the areas through which the transmission lines will pass
* Environmental protection agencies (due to the GIB compliance condition).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the primary responsible agency for issuing and overseeing the implementation of this order. Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. is responsible for complying with all conditions and regulations.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The approval is valid for 25 years.
* Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. must seek consent from various authorities *before* erecting the lines.
* Electrical Inspector approval is required *before* operating the lines.
* Clearances must be obtained *before* Electrical Inspection.
* Compliance with GIB directives is ongoing.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes based on the policy's stated provisions include:
* Facilitation of the 300MW JaisalmerII solar project by enabling the construction of necessary transmission infrastructure.
* Increased renewable energy generation capacity in Rajasthan.
* Streamlined process for laying electric lines for renewable energy projects, benefiting both the developer and the regulatory bodies.
* Compliance with environmental regulations, specifically concerning the Great Indian Bustard, minimizing potential environmental impact.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Authority order is a crucial step in enabling Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. to establish the necessary transmission infrastructure for their 300MW JaisalmerII solar project. By granting the company the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the order streamlines the process of laying electric lines, subject to various conditions and regulatory oversight. This order contributes to the expansion of renewable energy generation capacity and promotes sustainable development while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An Indian legislation related to the electricity sector.
Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.: Applicant company seeking authorization for laying electric lines.
RSBPL: Abbreviation of Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.
Ansal Chambers II, Bikaji Cama Place, Delhi 110066: Registered office address of Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.
JaisalmerII solar project: Proposed solar power project of Ms. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan with capacity of 300MW.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Location of the proposed JaisalmerII solar project.
CEA, Ministry of Power: Central Electricity Authority, a division of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An Indian legislation related to telegraphs, relevant to the powers conferred for laying electric lines.
Fatehgarh II PS 220kV SC line: Part of the overhead transmission line scheme for the JaisalmerII solar project.
RAJASTHAN: State where the transmission lines will pass through.
Fatehgarh: Taluka in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
Bhopa: Village in Rajasthan
Sanwata: Village in Rajasthan
Rasla: Village in Rajasthan
Lala: Village in Rajasthan
Karara: Village in Rajasthan
Mehrajot: Village in Rajasthan
Devikot: Village in Rajasthan
Bhikasar: Village in Rajasthan
Central Electricity Authority: Authority conferring powers under the Electricity Act.
Railways: A concerned authority to seek the consent before erection of proposed lines.
National Highways: A concerned authority to seek the consent before erection of proposed lines.
State Highways: A concerned authority to seek the consent before erection of proposed lines.
Electrical Inspector Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government: Authority whose approval is needed to operate the lines.
Civil Aviation: A concerned authority to seek the requisite clearances.
Defence: A concerned authority to seek the requisite clearances.
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India.
Great Indian Bustard: An endangered bird species, GIB, that overhead transmission lines can impact.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 151] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतिार, माच स24, 2022/चत्रै 3, 1944
No. 151] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022/CHAITRA 3, 1944
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 18 फरिरी, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-17(42)/2/2022-PSPM Division.—जबदक मेससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड
जजसका पंजीकृत कायासलय 138, अंसल चैम्बर-II, बीकाजी कामा प्लेस, ददल्ली -110066 ह,ै ने पारेषण योजना “मैससस
ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के प्रस्ट्ताजित 300 मेगािाट जैसलमेर-II सौलर प्रोजेक्ट, जैसलमेर, राजस्ट्थान के जलए
कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टम” के तहत जबजली की तारें जबछान े के जलए जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अतं गतस
प्राजधकृत करन े हते ु आिेदन दकया ह।ै
और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार न े अपने पत्र स.ं I/13242/2021/43 ददनांक
15.01.2021 के द्वारा पारेषण योजना “मैससस ररन्य ू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के प्रस्ट्ताजित 300 मगे ािाट जैसलमरे -II
सौलर प्रोजेक्ट, जैसलमेर, राजस्ट्थान के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी जसस्ट्टम” के जलए मेससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को
जिद्युत अजधजनयम की धारा 68(1) के अतं गतस पूि सअनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था।
मेसस स ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े ददनांक 08.06.2021 (द टाइम्स ऑफ इंजडया, दैजनक भास्ट्कर, दैजनक
जलतेदीप और राष्ट्रदतू ) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 10.07.2021 को, प्रकाजित दकया
गया था । जजसमें पारेषण योजना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग स पर प्रकािन की तारीख से 60 ददनों के भीतर आम
जनता की रटप्पजणयों/अभ्यािेदन की मांग करते हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट
प्राइिेट जलजमटेड न े 15.11.2021 ददनांदकत एक हलफनामा प्रस्ट्तुत दकया, जजसमें घोषणा की गई दक समाचार पत्रों/भारत
का राजपत्र में उपरोक्त पारेषण योजना के जलए सािसजजनक सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर जनता से कोई आपजि
प्राप्त नहीं की गई ह।ै
1985 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
और अब आिेदक न े जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत पारेषण योजना “मैससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट
प्राइिेट जलजमटेड के प्रस्ट्ताजित 300 मेगािाट जैसलमरे -II सौलर प्रोजेक्ट, जैसलमेर, राजस्ट्थान के जलए कनेजक्टजिटी
जसस्ट्टम” के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछाने के जलए उसे िे सभी िजक्तयां प्रदान करने का अनरु ोध दकया है, जो टेलीग्राफ के
प्रयोजन के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत टेलीग्राफ लाइनों 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।ै
इस योजना के तहत जनम्नजलजखत ओिरहडे लाइनें िाजमल ह ैं–
1. मैससस ररन्य ू के 300 मगे ािाट जैसलमेर-II सौलर प्रोजेक्ट- कॉमन पूललग पाइंट जैसलमेर-I एंि
जैसलमेर-II सौलर प्रोजेक्ट फ़तेहगढ़-II PS 220kV एस./सी लाईन स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत आिररत रांजस्ट्मिन
लाइन्स जनम्नजलजखत तहसीलों, तालुकों, मंडलों, ब्लॉक, गांिों, नगरों तथा िहरों स,े ऊपर, आसपास तथा
बीच से होकर गुजरेगी.
राज्य : राजस्ट्थान
गािों के नाम तालकु ा ज़िला
भोपा, सनिाता, रासला, लाला, करारा, मेहराजोत, देिीकोट, भीखसर फ़तेहगढ़ जैसलमेर
अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मैससस
ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत आिररत रांजस्ट्मिन लाइन्स को लगान े के जलए िे सभी
िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के साथ प्रदान करता है, जो टेलीग्राफ के उद्देश्य के जलए सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत
टेलीग्राफ लाइनों 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 अंतगतस टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के पास ह ै -
(i) यह अनुमोदन 25 िषों के जलए प्रदान दकया जाता ह।ै
(ii) आिेदक को प्रस्ट्ताजित लाइनों की स्ट्थापना से पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथासत ् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों,
रेलि,े राष्ट्रीय राजमाग,स राज्य राजमागस आदद की सहमजत लेनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत बनाए गए रांसजमिन, ओ एंड एम, ओपन एक्सेस इत्यादद
के संबंध में उपयक्तु आयोग के जनयमों/कोडों का पालन करेगा।
(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 जाने के अध्यधीन ह।ै
(vi) मैससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिेट जलजमटेड को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण के समय जिमानन एि ं रक्षा प्राजधकरणों
इत्यादद, से अपेजक्षत अनुमजत को प्राप्त करने के बाद, इसे केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण को जिद्युत जनरीक्षण
के समय प्रस्ट्ततु करना होगा।
(vii) मैससस ररन्यू सन ब्राइट प्राइिटे जलजमटेड को ओिरहडे लाइन जबछान े के जलए माननीय सिोच्च
न्यायालय के आदिे ददनांक 19.04.2021 जीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन बस्ट्टड)स मामले के संबंध में 2019
की ररट याजचका संख्या 838, 2020 के आईए नंबर 85618 का पालन करना होगा।
िी. के. जमश्रा, सजचि, के.जि.प्रा.
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./708/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 18th February, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-13-17(42)/2/2022-PSPM Division.—Whereas M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd.
(M/s. RSBPL), the applicant with its registered office at 138, Ansal Chambers II, Bikaji Cama Place, Delhi-
110066, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric
lines under the transmission scheme “Connectivity system to M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Private Limited for
its proposed 300MW Jaisalmer-II solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”.
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No I/13242/2021/43
dated 15.01.2021 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to
M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. for the transmission scheme “Connectivity system to M/s. ReNew Sun
Bright Private Limited for its proposed 300MW Jaisalmer-II solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”.
M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers
dated 08.06.2021 (The Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jaltedeep & Rashtradoot) and in The
Gazette of India, dated 10.07.2021, for the general public to make observations/representations on the
proposed transmission route within 60 days from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s. ReNew Sun
Bright Pvt. Ltd. has submitted an affidavit dated 15.11.2021 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 it, 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 to M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Private Limited for its proposed 300MW
Jaisalmer-II solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan”. The following overhead lines are covered under this
scheme:
1. ReNew’s 300MW Jaisalmer-II solar project–Common Pooling Point of Jaisalmer-I & Jaisalmer-II
solar projects-Fatehgarh II PS 220kV S/C line.
The transmission lines covered under the scheme will pass through, over, around and between the
following of Tehsils, Talukas, Mandals, Blocks, villages, towns & cities.
STATE : RAJASTHAN
Villages Name TALUKAS District
Bhopa, Sanwata, Rasla, Lala, Karara, Mehrajot, Devikot, Bhikasar Fatehgarh Jaisalmer
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 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 upon
M/s ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. for laying above overhead line, subject to following terms and conditions:
(i) The approval is granted for 25 years;
(ii) The Applicant shall 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 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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
(vi) M/s. ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. (M/s RSBPL) shall 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 Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd. (M/s RSBPL) shall 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., CEA
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./708/2021-22]
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