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The Ministry of Power confers powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited for laying specific overhead transmission lines in Gujarat.

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India, issued Order S.O. 4530(E) on September 29, 2025, granting M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003. This authorization confers upon the company all powers that a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for the purpose of placing telegraph lines and posts, specifically for laying transmission lines included in the scheme 'Transmission system for evacuation of Power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7 GW): Part B'. Prior approval for this transmission line was granted by the Ministry of Power vide File No. 25-17/21/2024-PG dated March 4, 2024, under Section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003. Public notices were issued on February 5, 2025, and March 8, 2025, and 19 observations/representations received were addressed. The scheme covers three overhead transmission lines: Vadodara (GIS) - South Olpad (GIS) 765 kV D/C line, Ahmedabad – South Olpad (GIS) 765 KV D/C line, and LILO of Gandhar – Hazira 400 kV D/C line at South Olpad (GIS), passing through various villages, towns, and cities across Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, and Anand districts in Gujarat. The approval is valid for 25 years and is subject to conditions including obtaining consent from local authorities, complying with regulations of the Appropriate Commission and the Electricity Act, 2003, operating the line after Electrical Inspector approval, submitting clearances to the Central Electricity Authority, and adhering to Hon'ble Supreme Court orders regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area if applicable.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-08102025-266777 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4402] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025/ASVINA 14, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, the 29th September, 2025 S.O. 4530(E).— Whereas M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited the applicant with its registered address at B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, South West Delhi-110016, Delhi, India has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of transmission line included in 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 B". And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its File No. 25-17/21/2024-PG dated 04.03.2024 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of transmission line included in 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 B". M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited had published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers, The Indian Express (in English), Gujarat Vaibhav (in Hindi) and Sandesh (in Gujarati) dated 05.02.2025 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 08.03.2025 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 16.09.2025 declaring that nineteen (19) observations/ representations were received within two months from the date of publication in the official Gazette of Government of India and the same have been answered by M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited and that no further observations/ representations were received. 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 transmission lines for M/s Powergrid South Olpad Transmission Limited. The following overhead transmission lines are covered under this scheme: 1. Vadodara (GIS) -South Olpad (GIS) 765 kV D/C line 2. Ahmedabad – South Olpad (GIS) 765 KV D/C line 3. LILO of Gandhar – Hazira 400 kV D/C line at South Olpad (GIS) The above overhead transmission lines covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of Gujarat: 1. Vadodara (GIS) -South Olpad (GIS) 765 kV D/C line | Sr. No. | Name Of Village | Taluka | District | State | |:--------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|:-----------|:---------|:--------| | 1. | Sanoli, Nava Ajwa, Dattapura, Bhadol Khurd, Devaliya, Manipura, Chipad, Navarampura, Raval, Gajadara, Khanda, Shantinagar, Champaliyapura, Vaghodia, Madodhar, Madheli, Limda, Kamlapura, Pipaliya, Alva, Umarva, Ropa, Ganpatpura, Kachhatiyapura, Nava Rampura, Someshwarpura, Giriraj, Pipalkui, Mastupura, Gulabpura, Halwa, Gugaliyapura, Gugalpur, Ishwarpura | Vaghodia | Vadodara | Gujarat | | 2. | Vanadra, Kuvarwada, Malharpura, Seguwada, Mavli, Kaddadharapura, Abdallapura, Vayadpur, Bhavpur, Bhavpura, Rasulpura, Valipura, Palaswada, Mahmadpura, Bhilapur, Thuvavi, Rajli, Navapur, Navapura, Bhilupur, Bhilapur, Baherampura, Kundhela, Mosampura, Anguthan, Nariya, Kothara, Thikariya, Dangikuwa, Sejpur, Sejpura, Abdalapur, Chhatral, Khanpur, Menpura, Kayavarohan, Banaj, Kunvarpur, Puniyad, Kaddhara, Phophliya, Banaiya, Lingsthali, Jamnapura, Khodiyapura, Karvan | Dabhoi | Vadodara | Gujarat | | 3. | Sultanpur, Divalipura, Kandkoi, Samastpura, Samaspura, Raghavpura, Patarveni, Masturpurgamdi, Mastupurgamdi, Medhakoi, Hansapura, Salad, Samsabad, Runvad, Rasulpur, Rasulpur, Ajitpur, Ajitpura, Dolatpura, Haripura, Vadnagar, Hansjipura, Ramnath, Ankhi, Fajalpura, Kelanpur, Por, Tatarpura, Hetampura, Kajapur | Vadodara | Vadodara | Gujarat | | 4. | Gandhara, Ganpatpura, Dhanora, Manglej, Kandari, Vemardi, Dhavat, Kurali, Kasampur, Choranda, Sandarna, Bharthali, Miyagam, Jithardi Nani, Jithardi Moti, Juni Jitharadi, Karjan, Bharthana, Vadava, Lakodra, Oslam, Bachar, Atali, Urad, Koliyad, Kiya, Divi, Dethan, Valan, Dhamanja, Mesrod, Makan, Sansrod, Haldarva, Bamangam, Banaj | Karjan | Vadodara | Gujarat | | 5. | Palej, Kamboli, Varediya, Godi, Ghodi, Kishnad, Simaliya, Tankarya, Adol, Kahan, Jhanghar, Kargat, Sitpon, Parkhet, Padria, Karela, Piplia, Pariej, Parihej Nabipur, Hingalla, Hingarla, Bori, Aldar, Kuwadar, Tralsa, Kothi, Paguthan, Chawaj, Kasad, Mahudla, Thikariya, Tralsi, Tralsmadh, Bakroli, Derol, Tham, Umraj, Sherpura, Kanthariya, Manubar, Vahalu, Karmad, Sarnar, Vilayat, Narthala(Inami), Cholad, Wansi, Kurla(Kalla), Vesdada, Detral, Hinglot, Dahegam, Werwada, Dasan, Wadwa, Bhuva, Amdada, Bhadbhut | Bharuch | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 6. | Ikhar, Wantarsa, Kothi Wantarsa, Dora | Amod | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 7. | Sakkarpore Bhata, Sakkarpore, Haripura, Sajod, Taria Bet, Taria, Matiad, Motwan, Sarthan, Dhanturia, Navataria, Nava Dhanturia | Ankleshwar | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 8. | Utraj, Hansot, Shera, Asta, Mangrol, Digas, Rohid, Kudadra, Walner, Alwa, Sayan, Kanta Sayan, Rayma, Suni Kalla, Sunevkalla, Sunevkhurd, Parvat, Malanpur, Bolav, Aniadra, Asarma, Suni Khurd, Balota, Liav, Elav, Sahol, Mothia, Kalam, Obha, Dhamrad, Hansotiya Bet, Chhilodra, Novapura(Ganpatpura) | Hansot | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 9. | Koba, Pardi Koba, Kasad, Sarsana, Sondamitha, Bhatgam, Kumbhari, Olpad, Asnabad, Isanpor, Karmala, Sandhiar, Achharan, Sithan, Kanthraj, Atodra, Gola, Mahmadpur, Andhi, Takarma, Morthan, Vihara, Erthan, Kachhab, Asnad, Kanbhi, Pardi, Pardi Bhadoli, Kadrama, Bhadol, Vadoli, Matkol, Mandkol, Umrachhi | Olpad | Surat | Gujarat | 2. Ahmedabad – South Olpad (GIS) 765 KV D/C line | Sr. No. | Name Of Village | Taluka | District | State | |:--------|:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|:----------|:------------|:--------| | 1. | Bakrana, Jholapur, Dhadhuka, Daduka, Makhiyav, Melasna, Rethal, Kundal, Mankol, Khoraj, Khoraj Nadoda, Govinda, Lilaj, Hathipara, Kuba | Sanand | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | | 2. | Ogan, Vansva, Vasan, Mahadevpura, Jetapur | Viramgam | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | | 3. | Sakod, Sankod, Nanodra, Kavala, Metal, Baldana, Chhabasar, Adroda, Hasannagar, Amipura, Dahegamda, Lagdana, Kesardi, Kesrandi, Ranesar, Bhayla, Bhamsara, Kalyangadh, Dhanvada, Gangad, Sakodara, Vasna Nanodra, Bapupura, Dev Dholera, Varsing, Kiratbag | Bavla | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | | 4. | Kalyanpur, Shiyavada, Begva, Koth, Valthera, Sarandi, Lilapur, Jalalpar, Jalapur, Godhneshwar, Kariyana, Dadusar, Kadipur, Kharanti, Kaliyapara, Ambareli, Nesda, Simej, Kauka, Paldi, Pisavada, Ganesar, Ganol, Ingoli, Rupgadh, Khanpur, Bhetavada, Virdi | Dholka | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | | 5. | Vastana, Asamali, Mahemdabad, Asamli, Mahemdavad, Chanor, Hadeva, Valotri, Daloli, Indarvarna, Sayla, Pariyej, Viroja, Bamangam, Sinjiwada, Sinjvada, Bhalada, Shekhupur, Nadhanpur, Bhavanpur, Limbasi, Lakshmipura, Bhupatparu, Kovniyunparu, Ambaipara, Dariyapura | Matar | Kheda | Gujarat | | 6. | Japharganj, Mota Kalodra, Nabhoi, Dughari, Dugari, Khada, Milrampura, Kanavada, Changda, Vank Talav, Indarnaj, Mahiyari, Tol, Tolgam, Isarvada, Moraj, Tarapur, Untwada, Mobha, Jalla, Chikhaliya, Varasda, Begampura | Tarapur | Anand | Gujarat | | 7. | Balinta, Gada, Palol, Dali, Khansol, Runaj | Sojitra | Anand | Gujarat | | 8. | Dhairyapura, Nar, Sansaj, Ramodri, Ramodadi, Manpura, Manej, Amod, Pandoli, Sundra, Bhurakui, Danteli, Khadana, Dharmaj, Vadadla, Jogan, Sundarana, Bhalel, Bharel, Kaniya, Trelarpura | Petlad | Anand | Gujarat | | 9. | Kanjat, Jalsan, Kanisa, Nandeli, Bamanwa, Phinav, Jahaj, Watadra | Khambhat | Anand | Gujarat | | 10. | Golel, Gorel, Virsad, Jantral, Khanpur, Ranoli, Uneli, Chuwa, Jharola, Ras, Amiyad, Kandhroti, Kanabha, Divel, Divelpura, Wachhiyal, Sisva, Kathol, Kankapura, Umlao, Gorwa, Salol, Gajna, Rudel, Wadeli, Saijpur, Wasna, Banejda, Dahevan, Walwod, Fatehpura, Amberampura, Kanchora, Ankliyapura, Tariyapura, Piludra | Borsad | Anand | Gujarat | | 11. | Tithor, Karkhadi, Chokari, Dudhwada, Brahmanwasi, Masar, Kanjat, Dabka | Padra | Vadodara | Gujarat | | 12. | Kareli, Wedach, Piludra, Kahanwa, Uber, Gajera, Dabha, Jambusar, Wavli, Umra, Uchhed, Ankhi, Magnad, Khundal, Kundhal, Mahapura, Mahipur, Khanpur Deh, Jafarpura, Bhankhetar, Laljipura, Hathipura, Joshipura, Bhotu, Dharampura | Jambusar | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 13. | Pursa, Amod, Vadiya, Bhimpura, Achhod, Manchhasra, Nahiyer, Buwa, Bodka, Intola, Roza Tankaria, Kolwana, Kerwada, Tanchha, Raisingpura, Samiala, Tegva, Juna Wadiya, Nava Wadiya, Kakripura, Asnera, Mongrol | Amod | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 14. | Vichhiad, Pahaj, Khandali, Khad Khandali, Ora, Sachan, Vagra, Vastl Khandali, Vastikhandali, Mosam, Vahiyal, Wahiyal, Sutrel, Saran, Pisad, Ankot, Juned, Vorasamni, Vora Samni, Sayakha, Kothia, Kothla, Bhersam, Vilayat, Aliabet, Ochchhan, Ochhan, Sachan | Vagra | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 15. | Amleshwar, Cholad, Narthala(Inami), Sankhwad, Amdada, Karela, Wansi, Eksal, Navetha, Vesdada, Wadwa, Bhuva, Bhadbhut, Manad, Kaswa, Kesrol, Kurla (Kalla) | Bharuch | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 16. | Utraj, Novapura, Shera, Mothia, Hansot, Hansotiya Bet, Digas, Ganpatpura, Mangrol, Asta, Kalam, Rohid, Ambheta, Barodra, Badodara, Kantasayan, Sayan, Alwa, Walner, Chhilodra, Rayma, Kudadra, Parvat, Malanpur, Waghwan, Dhamrad, Bolav, Aniadra, Sunevkhurd, Sunevkalla, Suni Kalla, Suni Khurd, Asarma, Balota, Elav, Sahol, Dantrai, Ankalva, Wansnoli, Wansoli, Obha, Pardi | Hansot | Bharuch | Gujarat | | 17. | Dhanturiya, Matied, Nava Dhanturia, Taria, Dhanturia, Matiad, Nava Taria, Taria Bet, Sarthan | Ankleshwar| Bharuch | Gujarat | | 18. | Koba, Pardi Koba, Bhadol, Kadrama, Erthan, Takarma, Kasad, Mandroi, Vadoli, Thothab, Takarma Khadi, Sondamitha, Bhatgam, Rajnagar(Mahmadpur), Mahmadpur, Morthan, Atodra, Olpad, Achharan, Sandhiar, Sarsana, Kanbhi, Masma, Jafrabad, Kuvad, Saras, Orma, Asnad, Ishanpor, Karmala, Gola, Andhi, Kumbhari, Naghoi, Sondlakhara, Delasa, Jinod, Kamroli, Mindhi, Mirjapor, Hathisa, Asnad, Karanj, Pardi Zankhri, Nesh, Vihara, Pardi Bhadoli, Umrachhi, Kanthraj, Sithan, Hasnabad | Olpad | Surat | Gujarat | 3. LILO of Gandhar – Hazira 400 kV D/C line at South Olpad (GIS) | Sr. No. | Name of Village | Taluka | District | State | |:--------|:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|:-------|:---------|:--------| | 1. | Koba, Bhadol, Kadrama, Erthan, Takarma, Takarma Khadi, Kasad, Mandroi, Vadoli, Thothab, Pardi Koba, Sondamitha, Bhatgam, Rajnagar (Mahmadpur), Mahmadpur, Morthan, Atodra, Olpad, Achharan, Sandhiar, Sarsana, Kanbhi, Masma, Jafrabad, Kuvad, Saras, Orma, Asnad, Ishanpor, Karmala, Gola, Andhi, Kumbhari, Naghoi, Sondlakhara, Delasa, Jinod, Kamroli, Mindhi, Mirjapor, Hathisa, Asnad, Karanj, Pardi Zankhri, Kanbhi, Vihara, Pardi Bhadoli, Umrachhi, Kanthraj, Sithan, Hasnabad, Nesh | Olpad | Surat | Gujarat | 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 Powergrid South Olpad 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 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 the 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 Powergrid South Olpad 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.25-16/60/2025-PG] M.V.N. VARA PRASAD, Under Secy. (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. SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Date: 2005.10.08 22:38:54+0530

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