## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization for Electric Line Laying by Tata Power Green Energy Limited
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order granting Ms. Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to lay electric lines for its 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Rajasthan. The order confers upon TPGEL the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, subject to specific terms and conditions. The key finding is that TPGEL is now empowered, under certain conditions, to proceed with the construction of its transmission line.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) order concerning the authorization granted to Ms. Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) for laying electric lines. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to inform stakeholders about the order's provisions, implications, and associated conditions.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy authorization, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to grant TPGEL the necessary authorization and associated powers to construct the electric line required to connect its 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Village Noorsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan to the grid. This is achieved by conferring powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, related to laying electric lines.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy addresses the need for TPGEL to obtain the necessary authorization to construct the transmission lines required for its solar power plant project. The policy enables connection of the solar plant to the grid to transmit generated electricity, a necessary step to operationalize the plant and contribute renewable energy to the grid. The mention of Electricity Act, 2003 and the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, highlights the established legal framework involved in authorizing such infrastructure projects.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The CEA grants Ms. Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) all the powers which the telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, with respect to placing telegraph lines and posts.
* This grant is specifically for the purpose of laying electric lines under the transmission scheme connecting TPGEL's 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Village Noorsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan.
* The overhead line covered under the scheme includes the "Tata Power Green Energy Limited Solar Power Plant Noorsar Village, Bikaner District, Rajasthan 765400220 KV Bikaner ISTS PS 220KV SC Line."
* The overhead line passes through several villages in Rajasthan (Noorsar, Jalwali, Noor Mohammad ki Dhani, Dholera 1, Dholera 2, Bikaner, Kheechiya, Jalalsar, Kalasar).
* The approval is granted for a period of 25 years.
* TPGEL must obtain consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, National Highways, State Highways, etc.) before erecting the proposed line.
* TPGEL must comply with regulations and codes regarding transmission, O&M (Operations and Maintenance), and open access framed under the Electricity Act, 2003.
* TPGEL must operate the line after approval from the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* TPGEL must comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and associated rules.
* TPGEL 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.
* If the line route falls within a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) potential zone, TPGEL must comply with Supreme Court directions regarding undergrounding lines or installing bird diverters.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is Ms. Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL). Other stakeholders include:
* Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
* Local bodies and other authorities (Railways, National Highways, State Highways, Civil Aviation, Defence, etc.) whose consent is required.
* Residents of the villages and areas through which the transmission line will pass.
* The Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government.
* The Ministry of Power, Government of India.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the primary responsible agency for granting the authorization. TPGEL is responsible for implementing the project in compliance with the specified conditions. The Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of Central Government are responsible for inspection and approval.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The approval is granted for 25 years. TPGEL is required to seek consent from relevant authorities *before* erection of the line. Electrical inspection is required *before* operation of the line. TPGEL has already published notices in newspapers and gazettes.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcome is the successful construction and operation of the transmission line connecting TPGEL's solar power plant to the grid. This will facilitate the transmission of electricity generated by the plant, contributing to renewable energy generation. The successful implementation will also depend on the company’s ability to comply with the terms and conditions stipulated in the order, and it's ability to efficiently coordinate with multiple authorities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Authority's order grants TPGEL the necessary authorization to proceed with the construction of its transmission line for the 225 MW Solar Power Plant. This order is a critical step in enabling the solar power plant to contribute to the electricity grid. Successful implementation hinges on TPGEL's adherence to the specified conditions and obtaining the necessary approvals from relevant authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament. Section 164 of this act is relevant to the document as it pertains to the authorization for laying electric lines.
Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL): Applicant seeking authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying electric lines for its solar power plant.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: City in Maharashtra where the registered office of Tata Power Green Energy Limited is located.
Noorsar, Rajasthan: Village in Bikaner District, Rajasthan, where Tata Power Green Energy Limited's 225 MW Solar Power Plant is located.
Bikaner, Rajasthan: District in Rajasthan, where Tata Power Green Energy Limited's 225 MW Solar Power Plant is located.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA): An organization, Ministry of Power, Government of India, which granted prior approval under section 681 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to Ms Tata Power Green Energy Limited TPGEL for the overhead lines.
Dainik Bhaskar: A local newspaper in which Tata Power Green Energy Limited published a notice for the transmission scheme.
Rashtradoot: A local newspaper in which Tata Power Green Energy Limited published a notice for the transmission scheme.
The Times of India: A local newspaper in which Tata Power Green Energy Limited published a notice for the transmission scheme.
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: An act related to telegraph lines and posts. The document mentions powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 being conferred to Tata Power Green Energy Limited, which the telegraph authority possesses under this act.
New Delhi: Location where the Central Electricity Authority Order was issued.
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, whose order dated 19.04.2021 in petition No.838 of 2019 regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) case, needs to be complied with, regarding undergrounding of the transmission line and/or fixing of bird diverters.
Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Mentioned in the context of a Supreme Court order (petition No.838 of 2019) and potential impact of the overhead lines on the GIB habitat, requiring compliance with court directions.
Rajasthan: State where the villages through which the overhead line will pass are located.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 702] नई ददल्ली, बुधिार, ददसम्ब र 28, 2022/पौष 7, 1944
No. 702] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022/PAUSHA 7, 1944
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
आदेि
नई ददल्ली, 30 निम् बर, 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-13-23(13)/7/2022PSPM Division..—जबदक मेससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड,
जजसका पंजीकृत कायासलय सी/ओ द टाटा पािर कंपनी जलजमटेड, कॉपोरेट सेण्टर, बी ब्लॉक, 34, संत तुकाराम रोड,
कणसक बुंदेर, मुंबई- 400009 ह,ै ने पारेषण योजना "मैससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड के 225 मेगािाट सौर ऊजा स
संयंत्र, ग्राम नूरसर, जजला बीकानेर, राजस्ट्थान से कनेजटटजिटी के सन्दभस म”ें के तहत जबजली की तारें जबछाने के जलए
जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अतं गतस प्राजधकृत करने हते ुआिेदन दकया ह।ै
और जबदक, के.जि.प्रा., जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने अपने पत्र सं. I/20213/2022 ददनांक 04.02.2022 के
द्वारा पारेषण योजना "मैससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड के 225 मेगािाट सौर ऊजास संयंत्र, ग्राम नूरसर, जजला
बीकानेर, राजस्ट्थान से कनेजटटजिटी के सन्दभस में" के अंतगसत आने िाली जिरोपरर लाइनों के जलए मेससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन
एनजी जलजमटेड को जिद्युत अजधजनयम की धारा 68(1) के अतं गसत पूिस अनुमोदन प्रदान दकया था।
मेससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड ने 26.04.2022 (दैजनक भास्ट्कर , राष्ट्रदतू , द टाइम्स ऑफ इंजडया और
राजस्ट्थान पजत्रका) के स्ट्थानीय अखबारों तथा भारत का राजपत्र साप्ताजहक ददनांक 21.05.2022 से 27.05.2022 म ें
पारेषण योजना के जलए प्रस्ट्ताजित पारेषण माग स पर प्रकािन की तारीख स े 60 ददनों के भीतर आम जनता की रटप्पजणयों /
अभ्यािेदन की मांग करते हुए नोरटस प्रकाजित दकया था । इसके पश्चात, मेससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड ने
12.08.2022 ददनांदकत एक हलफनामा प्रस्ट्ततु दकया, जजसमें घोषणा की गई दक समाचार पत्रों / भारत का राजपत्र म ें
उपरोक्त पारेषण योजना के जलए सािसजजनक सूचना के प्रकािन के 60 ददनों के भीतर जनता से कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं की
गई ह।ै
8714 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
और अब आिेदक ने जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 की धारा 164 के अंतगसत पारेषण योजना "मैससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन
एनजी जलजमटेड के 225 मेगािाट सौर ऊजास संयंत्र, ग्राम नरू सर, जजला बीकानेर, राजस्ट्थान से कनेजटटजिटी के सन्दभस में"
के तहत जिद्युत लाइन जबछान े 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 होने िाली टेलीग्राफ
लाइनों और खंबों या उनके रख-रखाि के जलए भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अजधजनयम, 1885 के अंतगसत टेलीग्राफ प्राजधकरण के
पास ह।ै पारेषण योजना के अंतगसत जनम्नजलजखत जिरोपरर लाईन ह:ैं
1. टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड सोलर पािर प्लांट (नूरसर गांि, बीकानेर जजला, राजस्ट्थान) - 765/400/220
केिी बीकानेर आईएसटीएस पीएस 220 केिी एस/सी लाइन ।
स्ट्कीम के अंतगसत जिरोपरर लाईन जनम्नजलजखत गांिों, नगरों और िहरों स,े उनके ऊपर स,े उनके आस-पास से तथा
उनके बीच से गुजरेगी:-
राज्य: राजस्ट्थान
क्रम गािं के नाम तहसील जजला
सख्ं या
नूरसर, जलिाली, नूर मोहम्मद की ढाणी, ढोलेरा 1, ढोलेरा 2,
1 बीकानेर बीकानेर
जखजचया, जलालसर, कालासर
अब, सािधानीपूिसक जिचार करने के पश्चात, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण, जिद्युत मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, मेससस टाटा पािर
ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड को उपरोक्त जिरोपरर लाइनों को लगान े के जलए िे सभी िजक्तयां जनम्नजलजखत जनबंधनों एिं ितों के
साथ प्रदान करता ह,ै 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 लाइन की स्ट्थापना से पूिस संबंजधत प्राजधकाररयों अथासत् स्ट्थानीय जनकायों, रेलि,े राष्ट्रीय
राजमाग,स राज्य राजमागस आदद की सहमजत प्राप्त करनी होगी।
(iii) आिेदक को जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 के तहत समुजचत आयोग के द्वारा तैयार दकए गए पारेषण, ओ एडं एम,
ओपन एटसेस आदद के जिजनयमों/संजहताओं का पालन करना होगा।
(iv) आिेदक केंद्र सरकार के जिद्युत जनरीक्षक/मुख्य जिद्युत जनरीक्षक के अनुमोदन के पश्चात ही लाइन 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) मेससस टाटा पािर ग्रीन एनजी जलजमटेड 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 प्रस्ट्ततु करना
होगा।
(vii) यदद उपरोक्त ओिरहडे लाइनों का मागस (या उपरोक्त ओिरहडे लाइन के मागस का कुछ भाग) मानजचत्र में जचजननत
जीआईबी संभाजित क्षेत्र (या प्राथजमकता क्षेत्र) में आता ह ै जो माननीय सुप्रीम कोटस के जीआईबी (ग्रेट इंजडयन
बस्ट्टडस) मामल े के संबंध में 2019 की याजचका संख्या 838, आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 का जहस्ट्सा ह ै | आिेदक
को उपरोक्त ओिरहडे रांसजमिन के भूजमगत होन े के संबंध या बडस डायिटसर लगान े के जलय े , जैसा भी मामला हो ,
माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय के आदेि ददनांक 19.04.2021 के जनदेिों का और माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा
गरित तकनीकी सजमजत के जनदिे ों का पालन करना ह ै।
राकेि गोयल, सजचि, के.जि.प्रा.
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./522/2022-23][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ORDER
New Delhi, the 30th November, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-13-23(13)/7/2022PSPM Division.—Whereas M/s Tata Power Green Energy Limited
(TPGEL), the applicant with its registered office at C/o The Tata Power Company Limited, Corporate Center, B
Block, 34, Sant Tukaram Road, Carnac Bunder, Mumbai - 400009, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of
the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of electric line under the transmission scheme “Connectivity to M/s Tata Power
Green Energy Limited for its 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Village Noorsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan”.
And whereas, CEA, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. I/20213/2022 dated
04.02.2022 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Tata Power Green
Energy Limited (TPGEL) for the overhead lines covered under the transmission scheme “Connectivity to M/s Tata
Power Green Energy Limited for its 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Village Noorsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan”.
M/s Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) has published notice for transmission scheme in local
newspapers dated 26.04.2022 (Dainik Bhaskar, Rashtradoot and The Times of India) and in Weekly Gazette of India
dated 21.05.2022 to 27.05.2022 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed
transmission route within 60 days from the date of publication. Subsequently M/s Tata Power Green Energy Limited
(TPGEL) has submitted an affidavit dated 12.08.2022 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 to M/s Tata Power
Green Energy Limited for its 225 MW Solar Power Plant in Village Noorsar, District Bikaner, Rajasthan”. The
following overhead line is covered under this transmission scheme:
1. Tata Power Green Energy Limited Solar Power Plant (Noorsar Village, Bikaner District, Rajasthan) -
765/400/220 KV Bikaner ISTS PS 220KV 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: RAJASTHAN
Villages Name Tehsil District
Noorsar, Jalwali, Noor Mohammad ki Dhani, Dholera 1, Dholera 2, Bikaner Bikaner
Kheechiya, Jalalsar, Kalasar
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 Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) 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 line;
(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 line 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 Tata Power Green Energy Limited (TPGEL) 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) In case, the route of above overhead lines (or some portion of the route of above overhead line ) falls in the
GIB potential zone (or priority zone) marked in the map which is part of the order 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
applicant has to comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, with regard to undergrounding of
the above overhead transmission line and / or fixing of bird diverters, as the case may be as per the Hon’ble
Supreme Court Order dated 19.04.2021 and the directions of the technical committee constituted by the
Hon’ble Supreme Court in this regard.
RAKESH GOYAL, Secy., CEA
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./522/2022-23]
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