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The Ministry of Power confers powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, and the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, to M/s NTPC Limited for laying an overhead transmission line.

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India, issued Order S.O. 4378(E) on September 24, 2025, granting M/s NTPC Limited authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for laying a 400KV D/C transmission line with Twin moose conductor. This line will connect NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Project (TTPP) Stage-III (2X660 MW) to PowerGrid's Pandiabili Sub-Station. This authorization confers powers equivalent to those of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Prior approval for this overhead line was granted by the Ministry of Power on November 28, 2024, under Section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003. M/s NTPC Limited published public notices in local newspapers and the Weekly Gazette of India on December 24, 2024, and April 05, 2025, respectively, inviting observations within two months, and subsequently submitted an affidavit on July 03, 2025, confirming no objections were received. The transmission line will traverse various villages, tehsils, and cities across the Angul, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, and Khordha districts of Odisha. The approval is valid for 25 years and is subject to conditions including seeking consent from relevant authorities (Railways, National Highways, etc.), adhering to Appropriate Commission regulations, obtaining Electrical Inspector approval, complying with the Electricity Act, 2003, submitting clearances from Civil Aviation and Defense to the Central Electricity Authority, and, if applicable, complying with Hon'ble Supreme Court orders regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) case (petition No. 838 of 2019).

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India C.G. DL-E-01102025-266601 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025/ASVINA 4, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, the 24th September, 2025 S.O. 4378(E).—Whereas M/s NTPC Limited, the applicant with its Registered Office at NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110003, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line under the transmission scheme "400KV D/C Transmission line with Twin moose conductor from NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Project(TTPP) Stage-III (2X660 MW)- PowerGrid's Pandiabili Sub-Station". And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. No. 25-17/106/2024-PG dated 28.11.2024 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s NTPC Limited for the overhead line covered under the transmission scheme "400KV D/C Transmission line with Twin moose conductor from NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Project(TTPP) Stage-III (2X660 MW)- PowerGrid's Pandiabili Sub-Station". M/s NTPC Limited has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers Sanmarg (Hindi) dated 24.12.2024, Times of India (English) dated 24.12.2024, Sambad (Odia) dated 24.12.2024 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 05.04.2025 for the public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s NTPC Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 03.07.2025 declaring that no objection, observation/representation was received within two months from the date of publication in the official gazette of Government 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 “400KV D/C Transmission line with Twin moose conductor from NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Project(TTPP) Stage-III (2X660 MW)- PowerGrid's Pandiabili Sub-Station". The following overhead line is covered under this transmission scheme: 1. NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power project (TTPP) Stage-III (2X660MW) - POWERGRID's Pandiabili Sub station 400kV D/C Transmission line The transmission line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of State of Odisha: +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Villages | Tehsil | District | +=============================+=================+=================+ | Nuapada | Anugul | Angul | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Bhagamunda, Manapur | Athmallik | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Durgaprasadpur, Pandarbharania, Majhika, Gotamara, Kusupanga, Paniola, | Banarpal | | | Narayanchandrapur, Bagachar, Salagadia, Nirakarpur, Abhimanpur, Pusupangi, | | | | Bhogabereni, Niladripur, Dasamania, Kendupali, Khamana, Nuapada | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Barasahi | Chhendipada | Talcher | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Maniabarha, Kateni, Arjunanali, Kukudula, Santhapada, Kholua, Bangu, Nuagan, | | | | Jaganathpur, Padiabhanga, Chainpal, Tolakalundi, Dasanali, Santhapada, Balhar, | | | | Dasanali, Digi, Padiabhanga, Gurujanguli Sana, Gurujanguli Bada, Ghantapada | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Telunia, Bangarsinga, Haritha, Naranpur, Kadana, Nuabandha, Jodamunh, | Badamba | Cuttack | | Kankadajodi, Talamundali, Matiapada, Mahulia, Maniabandha, Santarabali, | | | | Bidharpur, Godipatana, Majhipada, Barimul, Kasikiari, Kuanarpal, Dhanapalli, | | | | Khandualnuagan, Gojapada, Budhapanka | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Botalama, Ranganisahi, Sunapatna, Naraganga, Kumusara, Hatimara, Kiapalla, | Banki | | | Tarapur, Brahmapura, Tiarasahi, Rajuasahi, Haliasahi, Malabiharpur, Bilitentulia, | | | | Ambajit, Durgapur, Gopalapur, Singhabil, Similia, Maijori, Baigeni, Botalama, | | | | Ramachandrapur, Bhedadal, Kurumchaini, Jagannathapur | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Naranapur, Mundali | Barang | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Gokarna Khal, Bhejia | Tigiria | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Biswanathapur, Gopalpur, Brajabiharipur, Similia | Gandia | Dhenkanal | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Kapisahi, Fasigan, Nabakisorepur, Khairabahali, Basantiya, Bankiadoli, Gandanali, | Hindol | | | Padhani, Buhalipal, Nuasahi, Ramachandrapur, Khairasahi, Mugapatna, Mugapada, | | | | Iswarapal, Meghatalabahali, Panchamundia, Rusiabahall, Kunua, Bidyadharpur, | | | | Prabhatpur, Buhalipal, Pasasinga, Balikiari, Chitalapur, Anlabeda, Kalinga, | | | | Gulugundi, Ambalundi, Chhotaparha, Basanta pokhari, Thenga, Jarada, Balimi, | | | | Haripur, Giridharprasad, Badabahal, Khanditiri, Tantisahi, Karanda, Gudimunda, | | | | Banai, Dulhabpur, Dhuliamunda, Ragarhasahi, Durgapur, Tantisahi, Barasingha, | | | | Thokar, Dulhopur, Sidheshwarpur, Jamuchakada, Marhuanuasahi, Maniannali, Nua, | | | | Uparapada, Madhupur, Achalakot | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Jagannathpur, Masani | Kamakshyanagar | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Gorhisahi, Bhubanpur, Kalikaprasad, Mahendrapur, Karadasinga, Kararhisingha, | Odapada | | | Madhapur, Patuasahi, Dinabandhupur, Chatkasahi, Kalanga, Kalanga, Badhiabereni, | | | | Jaripal, Khairasahi, Kotam, Ostapal, Rathipal, Chilataila, Ranibania, Jarada, Badalo, | | | | Nimidha, Meramandali, Binakarkateni, Uparbaghalunda, Nayabhagirathipur(East), | | | | Nayabhagirathipur(West), Kalusahukateni, Haladibahali, Gaudapasi, Uperpal, | | | | Chintapokhari, Salapada, Rangathali, Budhapanka, Malibido, Bido, Meramandali | | | | Bazar, Nagari, Ghantalapasi, Motunga, Ranjasinga, Taladanga, Suravi, Kharagprasad, | | | | Kharagprasadpatna, Kurunti, Itapa, Kamalanga, Mangalpur, Tentuliapada, | | | | Tentulinali, Senapatiberana, Bhagabatpur, Mangalpur, Budhapanka | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Dihakamar | Parajang | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Matiamundia, Barhajora, Paturla, Domuhani, Dihakamar, Kundandeipur, | Parjang | | | Gaudakateni, Roda, Balisahi, Kalaspur (Balisahibasti), Gaudakateni, Rorha, Gailo, | | | | Badakamar, Sankamar, Dihakamar, Patarapada, Palasahi | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Chandrasekharprasad, Karadamada, Kadampal, Bhagirathipur | Sadar | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Brahmapura, Bengitangi, Managobindapur, Narasinghpur, Durgapur, Gokulapur, | Begunia | Khordha | | Sarua, Barasahi, Kathakhuntia, Sapaneswarpur, Patanibara, Paikarasahi, Talagarh, | | | | Pangarasingh, Nilakanthapur, Diniari, Bhogada, Hatasahi, Paikarasahi, Sanatulasipur, | | | | Badatulasipur, Chiramaru, Tulasipur | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Burhangara, Beguniapada, Daluanuapara, Trimal, Pandiabili, Paschimadwarpatana, | Jatani | | | Ambaata, Rayapurpatana, Kantabania, Bijipur, Ranipur, Seulakhala, Babaja, | | | | Manatiri, Sanabeguniapada, Ranipur, Rengal, Bisiapada, Anlajhadi, Durgapur, | | | | Benapanjari, Samapur, Mangarajpur, Deulabasta, Jamuna Jhadapada, Koranga, | | | | Taraboi, Babaja, Haripur, Aragul, Manipur, Podapada, Haridamada, Beruan | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | Mahatapalla, Keranda, Chhatipur, Nandapur, Baniatangi, Bajapur, Chhatrama, | Khordha | | | Kuradhamal (Kurhamal), Palakothabad, Baniatangi, Somanathapur, Deulatangi, | | | | Dalaiput, Kadalibari, Nausingh, Sialiapatna, Saanta, Jariput, Patharkotasahi, | | | | Jamusahi, Totapada, Panabaraj, Chhotarapur, Panabaraj, Gobindapur, Kalyanpur, | | | | Jakara, Raghunathapur, Haladiapada, Saradhapur, Gopapuriapatpur, | | | | NalipadaArjunpur, Narsingh N, Taratua, Barabhujia, Sananuagan, Olasingh, | | | | Pubusahi, Kapileswarpur, Jayamangala, Chandapur, Gaudaput, Dibyasinghaprasad, | | | | Keranga, Kumbhilo, Nuapada, Bagheitangi, Balisahi, Basanta, Brahmanbereni | | | +-----------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+ Now, after careful consideration, Ministry of Power, Government of India, under section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers all the powers to M/s NTPC 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 line, 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. 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 NTPC Limited shall have to submit the requisite clearances to Central Electricity Authority after obtaining the same from concerned authorities like Civil Aviation, Defense 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 Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area, the applicant has to comply with the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the petition No.838 of 2019 regarding Great Indian Bustard (GIB) case, and the directions of the technical/expert committee constituted by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in this regard. [F. No. 25-16/56/2025-PG] OM KANT SHUKLA, Director (PG) 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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