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Authorizes M/s POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited to lay overhead transmission lines for Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV scheme under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India, through this resolution dated April 15, 2025, grants M/s POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003. This authorization is for laying overhead transmission lines part of the "Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex): Part-A" scheme. The powers conferred are equivalent to those of the Telegraph Authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for placing telegraph lines and posts necessary for the overhead transmission line. This authorization is granted for 25 years, subject to conditions including obtaining consent from relevant authorities (local bodies, Railways, NH, SH), complying with regulations/codes of the Appropriate Commission, operating after approval from the Electrical Inspector, obtaining clearances from Civil Aviation and Defense authorities, and adhering to Supreme Court orders regarding the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) case if the route falls in GIB areas. The scheme includes specific 400 kV and 765 kV D/c lines passing through various villages, towns, and cities in Rajasthan and Haryana.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-21042025-262571 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1728] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025/CHAITRA 26, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER RESOLUTION New Delhi, the 15th April, 2025 S.O. 1761(E).—Whereas M/s POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited, the applicant with its registered office at B-9 Qutub Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016, has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line included in the transmission scheme, "Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex): Part-A". And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its File No. 25-17/25/2023-PG dated 03.10.2023 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line included in the transmission scheme, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-1) (Bikaner Complex): Part-A". M/s POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited had published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers Indian Express (in English) dated 31.05.2024 and corrigendum dated 14.08.2024, Dainik Bhasker (in Hindi) dated 31.05.2024 and corrigendum dated 14.08.2024 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 15.06.2024 and corrigendum dated 05.10.2024 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 Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited has submitted an affidavit dated 19.03.2025 declaring that four observation/ representation was 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 Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited and that no further 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 overhead transmission line for M/s POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited. The following overhead transmission line is covered under this scheme: 1. LILO of both ckts of 400 kV Bikaner (PG)- Bikaner-II D/c line (Quad) at Bikaner-III PS 2. Bikaner-II PsS – Bikaner-III PS 400 kV D/c line (Quad) 3. Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II 765 kV D/c line The overhead transmission line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of Rajasthan and Haryana: DHIRAJ KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, Chief Engineer +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Villages | Tehsil | District | State | +=====================================================================+=============+============+===========+ | LILO of both circuits of 400kV Bikaner (PG)-Bikaner-II D/c line at Bikaner-III PS (Package: TL-01) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bharu Khiran, Badrasar, Bharu pavan, Mehrasar, Jalwali, | | | | | Nursar, Lakhusar, Noor mahammad ki dhani, Chak 15 JMD, | | | | | Chak 16 JMD, Chak 18 JMD, Chak 19 JMD, Chak 20 JMD, | | | | | Chak 21 JMD, Chak 22 JMD, Chak 1 DHM, Chak 2 DHM, | Bikaner | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | Chak 23 JMD, Chak 24 JMD, Chak 3 DHM | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bera(Sardarpura), Natho ki dhani | Chhatargarh | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Barju, Barala, Dinsar | Pugal | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | 400 kV Bikaner-II PS – Bikaner-III PS D/c line (Package : TL-01) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Jaimalsar, Sarah borla, Kawani, Mehrasar, Jalwali, Lakhusar, | | | | | Chak 26 JMD, Chak 27 JMD | Bikaner | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bandarewala, Barala, Barju, Dinsar, Bagsingh ki dhani | Pugal | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Nokha | Kolayat | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bera (Sardarpura), Natho ki dhani | Chhatargarh | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | 765 kV Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II D/c line (Package: TL-02) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Kalasar, Bharu Khiran, Badrasar, Bharu Pavan, Mehrasar, | | | | | Jalwali, Nursar, Lakhusar, Noor Mahammad Ki Dhani, | Bikaner | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | Jaimalsar, Sarah Borla, Kawani | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Kelan, Ambaran, Bera (Sardarpura), Natho Ki Dhani | Chhatargarh | Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Rajasar Bhatiyan, Makrasar, Sawaisar, Chhattargad, | | | | | Haphasar, Binjharwali, Doodi Muklera, Dulmera Station, | | | | | Daudsar, Kisturiya, Sodhwali, Bamanwali, Jaisan, Maharana, | | | | | Dheereran, Uttamdesar, Sadheran, Dulmera, Hanseran, | | | | | Khari, Surnana, Jakhar Wala, Kakar Ichchha, Kujti, Kalkal, | Lunkansar | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | Muklera, Sahajarasar, Jogiyasan, Kharda, Basi Charnan, | | | | | Kalu, Bhanipura, Beejhansar, Nathusar, Bas Karnisar, | | | | | Rawansar, Khapharsar, Chandsar, Nakodesar, Koobiya, | | | | | Garabdesar, 357-900 RD,354-800 RD, 1 KM, 2 KM, 6 DLM | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Sardarpura, Bandarewala, Barala, Barju, Dinsar, Bagsingh Ki | Pugal | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | Dhani | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Jalabsar, Ladhriya, Lakhansar, Delwan | Sridungergarh| Bikaner | Rajasthan | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Panpaliya, Patam Desar, Ghadsisar, Amarsar, Rajasar | | | | | Beekan, Khundiya, Kanwalasar, Adsisar, Bejasar, Rajalwara, | | | | | Charanwasi, Poonusar, Ramsisar Bhedwaliya, Mitasar, | | | | | Gomtiya, Bandhnau Utrada, Somasar, Adsisar, Bhihanlyon | | | | | Dhora, Joron Ka Dhora, Silani, Bandhanau Dikhnada, | | | | | Kheriyo, Gomatia, Bandhnau, Thaili Ka Dhora, Bandhanau | Sardarshahar| Churu | Rajasthan | | Uttarada, Bangi Dhora, Gairtala, Chauraha Dhora, | | | | | Kalyanpura Vidawtan, Kalyapura Purohitan, Udasar | | | | | Charnan, Mori Dhora, Ramsara Pariharan, Bhomiya Dhora, | | | | | Mehrasar Chachera, Chuli Dhora, Ranasar Bikan, Armalsar, | | | | | Jeewandesar, Khetana Johra, Murchala Dhora, Malusara | | | | | Johra, Derajsar, Rabana Johra, Gadradi Dhora, Sarsar, | | | | | Nimwala Dhora, Kamasar, Udasar | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | 765 kV Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II D/c line (Package: TL-03) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Jiwan Ka Bas, Dandu, Pirana Johra, Bir Johra, Nim Ki Bhar, | | | | | Bagori Baje, Bidasar, Bhujana Johra, Anandpura, | | | | | Bichalabas, Kant, Naina Ka Bas, Janewaon Ki Dhani, | | | | | Maharadas, Bhagatpura,Kachholiya Johra, Bhoja Bhar, | | | | | Chaitana Johra,Rara Ki Dhani, Dattusariya Ki Dhani, Dhaka | | | | | Ki Dhani, Gyanaram Ki Dhani, Lamdi Bhar, Bhutiya Bas | | | | | ,Chainpura, Haripura, Charanwasi, Kharkhari, Saubha Ka | Malasisar | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Bas, Ladusar, Hansasari, Panghrali Johri, Basri, Ninana | | | | | Johra, Luna, Kalya Johra, Puniya Ki Dhani, Kayamsar, | | | | | Dhandhuri Nayabas, Dhandhuri, Kaleran Ka Bas, Bhalrji Ki | | | | | Dhani, Pheeras Ka Bas, Gopalpura, Jisukh Ka Bas, Pipal Ka | | | | | Bas, Hanutpura, Sonasar, Indrapura, Lalpur, Vasoda Ki | | | | | Dhani, Kalera Ki Dhani, Khatlkon Ki Dhani, Budana, Kalera | | | | | Ka Bas, Loona, Ahiro Ki Dhani, Kalyan Johra, Hamin Ki | | | | | Dhani, Tibra Ki Dhani, Ashawali Dhani, Kayamsar, Ashok | | | | | Nagar, Hameer Khurd. | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Gangiyasar, Muni Ka Bas, Dhilsar, Kodesar, Nathasar, | Bissou | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Bhamu Ka Bas, Guga Ka Bas, Suron Ka Bas, Dheersar | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bhihanlyon Dhora, Joron Ka Dhora, Silani, Bandhanau | | | | | Dikhnada, Kheriyo, Gomatia, Bandhnau, Thaili Ka Dhora, | | | | | Bandhanau Uttarada, Bangi Dhora, Gairtala, Chauraha | | | | | Dhora, Kalyanpura Vidawtan, Kalyapura Purohitan, Udasar | Sardarshahar| Churu | Rajasthan | | Charnan, Mori Dhora, Ramsara Pariharan, Bhomiya Dhora, | | | | | Mehrasar Chachera, Chuli Dhora, Ranasar Bikan, Armalsar, | | | | | Jeewandesar, Khetana Johra, Murchala Dhora, Malusara | | | | | Johra, Derajsar, Rabana Johra, Gadradi Dhora, Sarsar, | | | | | Nimwala Dhora, Kamasar, Udasar, Kaloosar | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Dhadhria Banirotan, Dhadhria Charnan, Sahi Dhora, | | | | | Dhadria, Balrasar, Kasawala Tibba, Kunsisar, Pithisar, | | | | | Dudhwamitha, Balasar Athuna, Kali Bhar, Bhaduli Bhar, | | | | | Ghantel Bas, Ghantel, Dhanmani Dhora, Gajsar, Shivrani | | | | | Bhar, Da ki Dhora, Kalran Johra, Munimji Ki Dhani, | Churu | Churu | Rajasthan | | Maliyon Ki Dhani, Karuwasar, Dabla, Boontiya, Dhadhar, | | | | | Fatlana Ka Johra, Ranasar, Jaswantpura Bas, Khatiwala | | | | | Johra, Dandu Ka Bas, Dandu, Ghanghoo | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | 765 kV Bikaner-III - Neemrana-II D/c line (Package: TL-04) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Ashawali Dhani, Bagar, Baniyanwali Dhani, Budana, | | | | | Desusar, Hamiri Ki Dhani, Jhilali Dhani, Jisukh Ka Bas, | | | | | Kalera Ki Dhani, Kasimpura, Khatiyanwali Dhani, Lalpur, | Jhunjhunu | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Nimrawali Dhani, Piplawali Dhani, Rekhawali Dhani, | | | | | Sonasar, Soti, Tibra Ki Dhani, Vasoda Ki Dhani, Khatikon | | | | | Ki Dhani, Pakoridhani, Kayasthpura, Umedpura, Ashoknagar | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Ajitpura, Alipur, Ardawata, Ardawata Ki Dhani, Aruka, | | | | | Bakhtawarpura, Khudana, Brans Ki Dhani, Brijlalpura, | | | | | Chirasan Ka Bas, Chirawa, Dhirawali Dhani, Gadanian, | | | | | Iktawarpura, Jasu Ki Dhani, Jhanjhot, Jodha Ka Bas, | Chirawa | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Kanwarpura Khurd, Keharpura Khurd, Khatiyon Ki Dhani, | | | | | Khemu Ki Dhani, Khudana, Maligaon, Mirchawas, Modiyon | | | | | Ki Dhani, Mohanpura, Nari, Nari Ki Dhani, Narikhetri, | | | | | Narnond, Nimwali Dhani, Nuniya Gothra, Ojtu, Ojtu Ka Bas, | | | | | Parmawali Dhani, Salam Ka Bas, Sari, Sari Ka Bas, | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Vijaypura, Maliyon Ki Dhani, Kanwarpura, | Surajgarh | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Chhatarwalonkabas, Akhtiyarpur, Hirwa | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Bamanwas, Barsarikabas, Dangar, Kidhwana, Lakhu, | Buhana | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Pichanwa | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Ahir Ki Lambi, Amargarh, Barala Ki Dhani, Bhodan, | | | | | Bhodan Ki Dhani, Bhopalpura, Bisanpura, Chhallu Ka Bas, | | | | | Chitosa, Chitruram Ki Dhani, Dhadhot Kalan, Dhadhot | | | | | Khurd, Dhani Dochana, Dhani Navata, Dumoli Kalan, | | | | | Doomoli Khurd, Gopal Ahir Ki Dhani, Gopal Jat Ki Dhani, | | | | | Hamirbas, Harnathpura, Hirawa, Jaisinghsar, Jamal Ka Bas, | | | | | Jiwanniwas, Jogi Ki Dhani, Kalgaon, Khalakhari, Khanpur, | | | | | Kumana Ka Kuan, Kumharan Ki Dhani, Ladi Ka Bas, | | | | | Lambi, Lambi Ki Dhani, Maharana, Mainana, Majri, Majri | | | | | Ki Dhani, Malpuriyon Ki Dhani, Mukandpura, Mukandpura | | | | | Ki Dhani, Muradpur, Navta, Nayagaon, Nihalot Ki Dhani, | | | | | Pacheric Kalan, Pacheri Khurd, Palota, Prithvipura, | | | | | Puhanian, Saga, Katha, Sahad Ki Bas, Sahar, Saharan Ka | | | | | Bas, Shahpura, Shyampura, Subedar Ki Dhani, Supra Ki | | | | | Dhani, Tarawala Kuan, Thali Thotwal, Tikupura, Totaram Ki | | | | | Dhani, Sanwlod, Sahadpur, Raipur(jatan), Garakhera, Sahpur | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Dalota, Dosi, Ganeshpura, Khatipura, Rawan, Shimla, | Khetri | Jhunjhunu | Rajasthan | | Thathwari | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Anantpura, Badali Ki Dhani, Behror, Balpura, Banatiari, | | | | | Basra, Bhagwari, Bhagwari Khurd, Banharh, Bijorawas, | | | | | Chhabariya Ki Dhani, Dhola Ki Dhani, Gadoj, Gajarwas, | | | | | Gokalpur, Golawas, Hamidpur, Iqbalpur Nangli, Jagwas, | | | | | Jainpurbas, Jhira Ki Dhani, Kanbeliya Ki Dhani, Kankra, | | | | | Khapariya, Kherki, Khori, Khothi Ki Dhani, Kohrana, | Behror | Kotputli- | Rajasthan | | Kureli, Lakkhawali Dhani, Lakshiwas, Maharajwas, | | Behror | | | Mohammadpur, Mundiyakhera, Narera Kalan, Nasirpur, | | | | | Nehrunagar, Pahari, Prahlad Ki Dhani, Sothana, Sabalpura, | | | | | Sarbindpura, Sherpur, Shimla, Sikhon Ki Dhani, Talwar | | | | | Momanpur, Ulaya Ki Dhani, Untoli, Islampur, Mahmoodpur | | | | | Nagaliya, Tasing, Chakhna, Krishannagar, Turyana | | | | | Kharkhara, Kharkhara, Kankarchhaja, Gunti, Shampur, | | | | | Shimla Ki Dhani, Mousampur, Mohammadpur Goojar | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Baberi, Babriya, Bhopa Ki Dhani, Manchi, Marori, Mirapur, | Bansur | Kotputli- | Rajasthan | | Movta Ki Dhani, Mughalpur, Shukla Ki Dhani, Walwali | | Behror | | | Dhani, Israkabas, Devnagar, Daurata Ka Bas, | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Amarpur Jorasi, Babaji Ka Mandir, Badopur, Balaha Kalan, | | | | | Balaha Khurd, Bashirpur, Bhankhari Kalan, Bhankhari | | | | | Khurd, Dhani Kanwariyabas, Dochana, Hamidpur, Hasanpur, | Narnaul | Mahendargarh| Haryana | | Kanwariyabas, Karota, Khanpur, Krishnanagar, Kultajpur, | | | | | Makhsuspur, Maroli, Nangaliya, Shahpur Avval, Shiv Kund, | | | | | Tajipur, Tehla, Thana, Bathota Ki Dhani, Gugawali Dhani, | | | | | Kanwi, Mamrajwali, Muraripur, Narayan Ki Dhani, Salarpur | | | | | Dhani, Jadupur, Lutafpur, Dhani Kanwairyabas, Chimnya, | | | | | Mukandpura Tazipur, Nangal Sayal, Nangal Shaloo, Salarpur | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ | Akoli, Mulodi, Akbarpur Sirohi, Bhangharkha, Daungli, | Nangal | Mahendargarh| Haryana | | Khatiyon Ki Dhani, Khatoli Ahir, Khaton Jat, Shimli, | Chaudhary | | | | Totahari, Sheo Ramnathpura, Bhojawas, Iqbalpur Nagli, | | | | | Nehrunagar(Gandwa) | | | | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------+------------+-----------+ 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 Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited for laying above overhead transmission 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 Bikaner Neemrana 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.25-16/25/2025-PG] M.V.N. Vara Prasad, U. Secy. (PG)

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