Authrization of Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project of SJVN Ltd

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-08082024-256190 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3046] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024/ SHRAVANA 16, 1946 MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, the 6th August, 2024 S.O. 3195(E).—Whereas M/s SJVN Limited having its registered address at Shakti Sadan, Corporate Head Quarter, Shanan, Shimla -171006, Himachal Pradesh, India has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line under "Transmission System for evacuation of Power from 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project of SJVN Limited". And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter no. 1/19915/2022 dated 19.01.2022 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the overhead line covered under "Transmission System for evacuation of Power from 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project of SJVN Limited". M/s SJVN Limited has published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers The Times of India (in English) dated 10.06.2023, Himachal Dastak (in Hindi) dated 10.06.2023 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 13.01.2024 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within 2 Months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s SJVN Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 21.03.2024 declaring that no observation/representation was received within 2 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 possesses 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 "Transmission System for evacuation of Power from 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project of SJVN Limited”. The following overhead transmission line is covered under this scheme: 1. Dhaulasidh HEP - Sujanpur (HPPTCL) 220 kV D/C line. The transmission line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of Himachal pradesh: +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | Sr. No | Name of Villages/Towns/Cities | Tehsil | District | +========+==========================================+=================+============+ | 1. | Salasi, Sanotu, DPF Jeehan | Nadaun | Hamirpur | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | 2. | Bhog, Karot, Laungni, Gahlian, Mayana, | Tihra- | Hamirpur | | | Bhaleth, Ropa, Groru, Darla, Tikkar, | Sujanpur | | | | Jol-Kalan, Doli, Tihra-Sujanpur, Kachh, | | | | | Bahru, Poi, Bairi. | | | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | 3. | Balhri, Barwala, Bharer, Chaunki, | Majheen | Kangra | | | Chaunki-Dhorian, Chharar, Daddal, | | | | | Dhakhar, Duhk, Jarundi, Jiod, Kasar, | | | | | Kotu, Dhorian, Manera, Mannu, Kuri, | | | | | Marhana, Mahesi, Balra, Bhatawan, Buli, | | | | | Dabkehri, Dhatehr, Dib, Jajjar, Kior, | | | | | Majhin, Parauntha, Saoli, Sarab-Nati, | | | | | Sarohi, Sialkar, Taryamblu, Tihri, Tipri | | | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | 4. | Makar, Naloti, Rachhan, Surani | Khundian | Kangra | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | 5. | Kuhn Khas, Dali, Bhalundar, Dadu, | Alampur | Kangra | | | Bheri Nichli, Bheri Uparli, Paprola, Bir, | | | | | Jangal, Malodhan, Dhar-Brahmpuri, | | | | | Mashwar, Bardamkalan, Garh, Jamula | | | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ | 6. | Bairghat, Chuhla, Dhaniara, Duhk Kalan, | Thural | Kangra | | | Lahar, Duhk, Lahru, Umri | | | +--------+------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+ 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 SJVN 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 so 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 SJVN 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) zone, 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. 25-16/31/2024-PG] M.V.N. VARA PRASAD, Under Secy. (PG)