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Grants powers to M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited to lay overhead transmission lines for power evacuation in Gujarat under the Electricity Act, 2003.

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India, issues an order authorizing M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to establish overhead transmission lines for the 'Transmission system for evacuation of power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part A'. This follows prior approval granted on 16.02.2024 under Section 68(1) and a public notice where no objections were raised. The order specifies two 765 kV D/C transmission lines: KPS1 (GIS)– Bhuj PS (2nd) and KPS3 (GIS) – Lakadia (AIS), listing villages, towns, and cities in Gujarat along their routes. The authorization is valid for 25 years and is subject to conditions including obtaining consents from relevant authorities, compliance with Electricity Act regulations, approval from the Electrical Inspector, and adherence to Great Indian Bustard (GIB) guidelines where applicable. Clearances from Civil Aviation and Defense authorities are also required for electrical inspection.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-02042025-262192 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1531] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025/ CHAITRA 11, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, 28th March, 2025 S.O. 1549(E).—Whereas M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited, the applicant with its Registered Office: C-105, Anand Niketan, New Delhi - 110021 has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line under the transmission scheme "Transmission system for evacuation of power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part A" And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. 25-17/6/2024-PG dated 16.02.2024 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited for the overhead line covered under the transmission scheme “Transmission system for evacuation of power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part A". M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited had published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers The Indian Express (English) dated 23.09.2024, Rajasthan Patrika (Hindi) dated 23.09.2024, Kutchmitra (Gujarati) dated 23.09.2024 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 19.10.2024 for the public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s Khavda IVA Power Transmission Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 16.01.2025 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 "Transmission system for evacuation of power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part A". The following overhead lines are covered under this transmission scheme: 1. KPS1 (GIS)– Bhuj PS 765 kV D/C line (2nd) 2. KPS3 (GIS) – Lakadia (AIS) 765 kV D/C line The transmission lines covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of Gujarat: KPS1 (GIS)- Bhuj PS 765 kV 2nd D/C line +-----------------+------------+----------+ | Name of villages | Tehsil | District | +=================+============+==========+ | Banni Grassland, Kuran, Sumrapor, Kotda, Mota, Dhrobana, Pachhmi Pir, | Bhuj | Kachchh | | Pachham Island, Tankariya, Dinara, Roatad, Dandi, Bandho, Bandi N, Bandho, | | | | Paiya, Khavda, Kakkar, Kakkar, Kakkar, Ludiya, Godpar, Akkli, Sadai (In ruins), | | | | Laiwara (In ruins), Nawa Sargu, Sargu, Andhau, Banni Forest, Laiwara, Pareti (In| | | | ruins), Soela, Dedhiya Mota, Sabu, Reldi, Bhirandiyara, Misariyado, Madhan, | | | | Bhojardo, Jani Talav, Beroda Jhil, Wad, Sadai, Janiwari Jhil, Adharwali Jhil, | | | | Wali Muhammad Jhil, Jararwali Jhil, Wadli, Hodka, Sarawani, Karanwari, | | | | Arendewali, Rawado Talav, Khirjokh Talav, Gujarat Fodder Farm, Jhura, | | | | Vakilwadi, Jatwandh, Mithaniwadi, Sodhana Camp, Jhura, Bhakhria, Loria, | | | | Amibag, Sumrasar| | | +-----------------+------------+----------+ | Palanpur, Wadi, Nirona| Nakhatrana | | +-----------------+------------+----------+ KPS3 (GIS) - Lakadia (AIS) 765 kV D/C line +-----------------------------------+------------+----------+ | Name of villages | Tehsil | District | +===================================+============+==========+ | Kharod jhil, Jimri, Fulai Reldi, Kotda, Kuran, Sumrapor, Mota, Dhrobana, | Bhuj | Kachchh | | Tankanya, Dandi, Dinara, Bandi N, Bandho, Paiya, Khavda, Kakkar, Kakkar, | | | | Kakkar, Ludiya, Godpar, Akkli, Sadai, Laiwara, Nawa Sargu, Sargu, Pachham | | | | Island, Paiya Chhota, Paiya, Rotodia, Roatad, Dhorawar, Bandi N, Akkli, Godpar, | | | | Khari, Soela, Savani, Khari Wandh, Andhou, Andhou, Andhou Wandh, | | | | Mindiwara Wandh, Sargu, Kheru, Dedhiya Mota, Dedhiya Nana, Dadhar Nana, | | | | Vaghura, Dadhar Mota, Kunjiaru Chachh, Bhirandiyara, Neri, Misariyado, | | | | Madhan, Banni Grass Land PF, Bhojardo, Chhachhi, Udai, Dhori, Sumrasar, | | | | Kunaria, Lakhara Talav, Kotai, Dhrang, Berado, Umedpar, Khengarpar, Lodai, | | | | Keshavnagar, Lotia Nala, Wanthra, Khengarpar(Dharampur), Lothia, | | | | Jawaharnagar, Modsar | | | +-----------------------------------+------------+----------+ | Baniari, Wandh, Khirsara (Mor Wandh), Khirsara (Umar Wandh), Khirsara | Anjar | | | (Haleputra Wandh), Khirsara, Kirsara(Miyana), Yamunagar, Velara Talav, | | | | Lakhara Velara, Mori(In ruins), Devisar, Amrapar, Dudhai, Indraprastha (New | | | | Dudhai), Chakarmora, Fatehpur, Budharmora, Dhamadka, Mitha Virda, | | | | Bhawanipur | | | +-----------------------------------+------------+----------+ | Baniari, Baniari Wandh, Morgar, Amardi, Kabrau, Shri Krishna nagar, Bhujpar, | Bhachau | | | Desalpur (Kothawala), Amarsar, Desalpur, Bhaveshwar Mahadev Annual Fair | | | | (Aug), Kumbhardi, Sikra, Kageshwar Mahadev Annual Fair (Jul), Dayapar, | | | | Meghpar, Kunjisar, Lakhawat, Karmaria, Vondhada, Rampir, Vijpasar, Lakhpat, | | | | Adhoi, Ner, Rampar, Amarsar, Bandhadi, Kharol, Mae, Badargadh, Nilpar, | | | | Vamka, Setarvav, Torniya, Halra, Udaipur, Lakhpat, Wastava, Lakadia, | | | | Shivlakha, Nara, Gamdau, Gharana | | | +-----------------------------------+------------+----------+ | Rapar, Sarsala, Chitrod, Govindpur(Kharol)| Rapar | | +-----------------------------------+------------+----------+ 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 Khavda IVA Power 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 purpose 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 Khavda IVA Power Transmission 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.25-16/28/2025-PG] M.V.N. Vara Prasad, Under Secretary (PG)

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