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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-23052026-272789
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026/VAISAKHA 31, 1948
MINISTRY OF POWER
ORDER
New Delhi, the 21st May, 2026
S.O. 2596(E). - Whereas POWERGRID SIROHI TRANSMISSION LIMITED, having its registered office
at B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi, India -110016, has applied for
authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission lines under the
transmission scheme, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zones (REZ)
Phase IV (Part-2:5.5GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part B".
And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. 25-17/19/2024-PG dated
04.03.2024 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of the overhead
transmission line covered under the transmission scheme, "Transmission system for evacuation of power from
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) - Phase IV (Part-2:5.5GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part B”.
POWERGRID SIROHI TRANSMISSION LIMITED had published notice for transmission scheme in local
newspapers The Times of India (in English) dated 25.12.2025, Dainik Navajyoti (in Hindi) dated 25.12.2025, and in
Weekly Gazette of India dated 10.01.2026 for the general public to make observations/ representations on the
proposed transmission route within two months from the date of publication. Subsequently, POWERGRID SIROHI
TRANSMISSION LIMITED has submitted an affidavit dated 13.03.2026 declaring no observation/ representation
was received within two months from the date of Publication in the official Gazette of Government of India &
newspapers.
POWERGRID SIROHI TRANSMISSION LIMITED has submitted an Undertaking dated 13.03.2026 stating
that the route of the proposed overhead transmission line(s) is located outside the Revised Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Priority Area of Rajasthan and Gujarat, as referred to in the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated
19.12.2025 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 838 of 2019; the applicant has further undertaken to comply with all directions
of the Hon'ble Supreme Court as contained in the said judgment as well as with any subsequent directions issued by
the competent authorities in pursuance of the above order by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, and has also stated that the
transmission line alignment has been optimized, in such a way that they share maximum common stretch to the extent
possible.
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 Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) - Phase IV (Part-2:5.5GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer
Complex): Part B". The following overhead lines are covered under the scheme:
I. Fatehgarh-IV (Section-2) PS – Sirohi PS 765 kV D/C line
II. Sirohi PS-Chittorgarh (PG) 400 kV D/C line (Quad)
The transmission lines covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following
villages, towns and cities:
I. Fatehgarh-IV (Section-2) PS – Sirohi PS 765 kV D/C line
State: Rajasthan
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| S. | Name of Villages | Tehsil | District |
| N. | | | |
+====+===================================================================================================================================+==========================+==========+
| 1 | Nagurda / Negrada / Nagdada, Rato Bhakhar, Saphle Ka Dhora, Dukri Thali, Jora Nada / Joranada, Amba Bari / Ambawadi, Sajeetara / | Shiv | Barmer |
| | Sajitada / Sajeetada, Gunga / Goonga, Thareri Ka Dhora, Dakira Dhora, Udar Mali, Balai, Bisukalan / Bisukala, Hakim Ki Basti, | | |
| | Dalanada, Kayam Ki Basti, Madha Ka Tala / Mandha Ka Tala, Naya Nagadda, Mallinath Nagar / Malleenathnagar, Pithora Nagar, | | |
| | Virdharsingh Ki Dhani / Virdhsingh Ki Dhani | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 2 | Tajani Godaro Ki Dhani / Tajoni Godaro Ki Dhani, Khariya Tala/ Khariyatala, Panchaniyo Ki Dhani / Panchaniyon Ki Dhani, Jetaniyo | Barmer Gramin / | Barmer |
| | Ki Dhani / Jetaniyon Ki Dhani | Barmer Rural | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 3 | Saganmori Sargaon Ki Dhani / Sagromoni Sarano Ki Dhani / Sagronmoni Saranon Ki Dhani, Hudon Ki Dhani / Hoodo Ki Dhani, Manakiya | Batadu | Barmer |
| | Tala, Merajniya Beri / Merajaniyon Ki Beri / Merajoniyo Ki Beri, Palania Dhora, Bhimra / Bhimda / Bheemda, Pugani Ka Tala, | | |
| | Rewali Nadi, Khanji Ka Dhora / Khanji Ka Tala, Megasar Tala, Trisinghra Dhora, Dedwali / Dedvali, Revali, Ratanali Nadi, Naya | | |
| | Singhodiya, Rughaniyon Ka Tala, Saiyon Ka Tala, Gomteswar, Harupani, Moolaniyon Ki Dhani, Isramo Ka Tala / Isromo Ka Tala, | | |
| | Mukananiyon Ki Dhani / Muknaniyo Ki Dhani, Ganga Vas / Gangavas, Chavanada, Takeliyasar/Tankeliyasar, Narayan Pura / Narayan | | |
| | Poora, Kumat Ka Talar | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 4 | Nausar / Nosar, Kerli Nadi / Kerali Nadi, Salu Ka Tala / Salooji Ka Tala, Gange Ka Tala, Siyolon Ka Tala, Dharsar Ka Tala / | Baytu | Balotra |
| | Dharasar Ka Tala, Meghwalon Ka Tala, Ladhoniyon Ki Dhani / Ladhaniyon Ki Dhani / Ladhaniyo Ki Dhani, Jaku Ka Dhora, Lompla / | | |
| | Lapla, Godhaniyon Ki Dhani, Dharmoniyon Ki Dhani / Deramaniyon Ki Dhani / Deramaniyo Ki Dhani, Baytu Bimaji / Baytu Bhimji, | | |
| | Bhojasar, Mithiya Tala / Meethiya Tala / Meethiyatala, Kosariyaberi / Kosariya, Baytu Panji, Ramasariya / Ramsariya, Jogasar, | | |
| | Sihalon Ki Dhani / Siyolo Ki Dhani, Bhoodhasara / Boodh Sara, Jasnath Vaadi, Nathani Janiyon Ki Dhani / Nathani Janiyo Ki Dhani, | | |
| | Nagani Dhatarwalon Ki Dhani / Nagoni Dhatarwalo Ki Dhani, Sauo Ki Dhani, Raychandpura, Pannasar, Rooponi Meghwalon Ki Dhani / | | |
| | Roogoni Megwalon Ki Dhani, Khema Baba Nagar, Dhatarwlon Ka Nager / Dhatarwalon Ka Nagar, Undariyasara / Udariya Sara | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 5 | Champa Bhakhari, Karna / Karana, Dandali, Girali Kitpal, Bhavgiriji Ka Mitha / Bhavgiri Ji Ka Meetha / Bhavgiriji Ka Meetha, | Sindri / Sindari / | Balotra |
| | Dhanwa, Choudhariyon Ki Dhani, Dakhan / Dakha, Kojraj Ki Dhani, Sindhiyon Ki Dhani, Raikon Ki Dhani, Bhukan Vagat Singh / Bhuka | Sindhari | |
| | Vagat Singh / Bhoonka Vagatsingh, Bhukan Than Singh / Bhuka Than Singh / Bhoonka Thansingh, Manraj Ki Dhani, Shahnagar / | | |
| | Shahanagar, Tilaniyo Ki Dhani / Tiloniyon Ki Dhani, Kaluoni Dudiyo Ki Dhani / Kaluoni Doodiyon Ki Dhani, Derpana, Manawas, | | |
| | Thorinagar / Thori Nagar, Ghachira / Ghacheedan | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 6 | Pariharon ki dhani / Pariharo Ki Dhani, Kankhi, Nauriya, Pau / Paun, Itwaya, Padru / Padaru, Kalon Ka Dhora, Mithura / Mithoda / | Siwana | Balotra |
| | Meethoda, Rawat Nagar / Rawatnagar, Manpura / Man Pura, Chandan Nagar / Chandannagar | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 7 | Khural / Kharal, Otwala / Otawala, Rewatra / Rewtada, Virana, Saila / Sayla, Kaluji Ka Dhora / Kalooji Ka Dhora | Sayala/ Saila | Jalore |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 8 | Mera Nichla / Meda Nichala / Medanichala, Chandna, Siyana, Bhetala, Takhtpura / Takhatpura, Mayalawas, Nabi, Nagni / Nagani, | Jalore | Jalore |
| | Devda, Digaon / Digoan, Dundsi / Dudasi, Narnawas / Naranawas, Bagra / Bagara, Dhanpur, Mank / Monk, Kalapura, Dakatra / | | |
| | Dakatara, Bhagli, Rewat, Bairath / Beirath, Bakara, Alasan / Aalasan, Ummedabad, Dhora / Ramnagar Dhora, Kuaber | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
| 9 | Bhagli Kheda, Kailash Nagar-1, Jharoli Ki Dhani | Shivganj | Sirohi |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------+----------+
II. Sirohi PS-Chittorgarh (PG) 400 kV D/C line (Quad)
State: Rajasthan
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| S. | Name of Villages | Tehsil | District |
| N. | | | |
+====+===================================================================================================================================+=================+============+
| 1 | Lotiwara Mota / Lotiwada Bada / Lotiwadabada, Lotiwara Chhota / Lotiwada Chota / Lotiwadachhota, Kailash Nagar / Kailash Nagar-1, | Shivganj | Sirohi |
| | Kailash Nagar / Kailash Nagar-2, Mandani, Sabli / Savali, Akhapura / Akhapura Kharal, Ora / Oda, Gol / Gola, Sewra / Seuda, | | |
| | Naradra / Naradara, Bhagli Kheda | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 2 | Jawal, Marwara / Mandwara / Mandwada, Dhanta, Darbari Khera Bara / Darbari Khera / Darbari Kheda, Darbari Khera Chhota / Darbari | Sirohi | Sirohi |
| | Khera / Darbari Kheda, Makrora / Makroda / Mankroda, Sindrath, Wadeli / Vadeli, Mirpur / Meerpur, Mamawali, Dodua, Siloya / | | |
| | Siloiya, Angor / Angore / Angaur, Ud / Udd, Balwantgarh, Waral / Varal, Padiv / Padeev, Rajpura Khera | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 3 | Moras, Gharat, Malera, Nawabas / Navavas, Ajari / Ajaari, Basantgarh, Chanvarli/ Chavarli, Kojra / Kojara, Jiyapura, Richhri / | Pindwara | Sirohi |
| | Richhadi, Dungri / Dungari, Peshua / Pesua, Phulera / Fulera, Apri Khera / Aparikheda, Isra / Ishara, Ker, Mandwara / Mandwada | | |
| | Khalsa, Dhanga, Pipla / Pipela, Asau / Esau, Phutela, Danta / Datafali, Puravto Ki Phali, Khara Phali / Kharaphali, Sajabasti, | | |
| | Shivgarh / Shivgadh, Danva, Khokhrikheda, Churalikheda, Dhandhpura | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 4 | Bhander / Bhadel, Amba Ka Khadra / Ambakakhadra, Khokariya Ki Nal / Khokhariya Ki Nal / Khokhariyakinal, Chilarwa, Salriyan / | Kotra | Udaipur |
| | Salriya, Bhorkunda / Bhar Kunda / Bharkunda, Uplawas, Ghani Ka Khet, Tuli Ka Khet, Tibarni Ka Khet / Teebarni Ka Khet / | | |
| | Teebarnikakhet, Bilya / Biliya, Hemlathala / Hemla Thala, Malwa Ka Chora / Malwakachora, Kana Ka Vad / Kana Kabar / Kanakabar, | | |
| | Gogrud / Gogrood, Khera / Kheda, Ghata, Pandibor / Pandi Bor, Ban Ka Vas / Bankawas, Teja Ka Vas / Teja Ka Was, Bekriya | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 5 | Avani / Avaani, Chhipala / Cheepala, Gogunda, Manaji Ka Gurha / Mannaji Ka Guda, Chundavaton Ka Gura / Chundawato Ka Guda / | Gogunda | Udaipur |
| | Chundawatokaguda, Ravliya Khurd / Rawliya Khurd / Rawliyakhurd, Dingari, Obra Khurd, Jaswantgarh, Ajepura / Ajaypura, Suthar | | |
| | Madra / Sutharmadada, Shrimaliyon Ki Madri / Shreemaliyo Ki Madri / Shreemaliyokimadri, Rao Madra, Jhadoli, Ranavaton Ka Guda / | | |
| | Ranawato Ka Guda / Ranawatokaguda, Geloton Ka Gurha / Gehloto Ka Guda / Gahlotokaguda, Jujarpura / Jhujharpura / Jhunjharpura, | | |
| | Jelani, Marhi Ki Bhagal, Joshiyon Ki Bhagal, Subawas, Mundavaton Ka Gura, Suwavaton Ka Gura / Suawaton Ka Guda / Suawatokaguda, | | |
| | Kakhdon Ka Gura, Kaman Magra, Jhala Ka Gurha, Taankda, Ravliyakalan / Rawliya Kala Chak -I | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 6 | Ver Ki Bhagal, Karchhiyawas / Kadechawas, Nandeshma, Bhimji Ki Gurha / Bheemji Ka Guda, Suwavaton Ka Gura / Suawaton Ka Guda / | Sayra | Udaipur |
| | Suawato Ka Guda, Cholva / Chalva, Brahman Ki Bhagal, Nangaji Ka Gurha / Nangaji Ka Guda / Nangajikaguda, Virwala, Tarpal / | | |
| | Tarpaal, Liyau | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 7 | Karanji ka gura / Karan Ji Ka Guda / Karanjikaguda, Pipar / Pipad, Kadmal, Vaglon Ka Gura / Bagehlo Ka Guda / Bagelakaguda, | Badgaon | Udaipur |
| | Sangath, Amraji Ka Gura / Amra Ji Ka Guda / Amrajikaguda, Chadana Ki Bhagal / Chadano Ki Bahgal / Chadanonkibahgal, Netavaton | | |
| | Ki Bhagal / Nethawato Ki Bahgal / Netawatokibahgal, Panchavaton Ki Bhagal / Panchwato Ki Bhagal / Panchwatokibhagal, Bhutala, | | |
| | Rathorsingh Ka Gura / Rathodo Ka Guda / Rathodokaguda, Maruwas, Dongri Bhagal, Ghiyavaton Ki Bhagal, Jodha Ka Talav, Kalora / | | |
| | Kaloda | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 8 | Sodawas, Rampuria / Rampuriya, Lilera Ka Gurha / Lolero Ka Guda, Negaria / Negdiya, Sohelion Ka Gurha / Siliyo Ka Guda / Siliyon | Delwara | Rajsamand |
| | Ka Guda, Shishwi Ki Dhani / Shishvi Ki Dhani / Shishvikidhani, Devron Ka Gurha / Devdo Ka Guda, Dabion Ka Gurha / Dabiyo Ka | | |
| | Guda, Jhar Sadri / Jhadsadri, Wajrunda / Bajunda, Kesuli, Mandak Ka Gura / Mandak Ka Guda, Pipalwas / Peepalwas, Barva, Ghodach | | |
| | / Godach, Madarda, Juna Gara / Junaguda, Nerach / Nedach, Shivsingh Ka Gura / Shiv Singh Ka Guda, Darmi / Dadmi, Gorela Khetpal | | |
| | Ka Gura / Khetpal Ka Guda / Khetpalkaguda, Shishwi / Shishvi, Phuti Nadi, Asi Bavri / Achhi Bavdi, Haraya / Hadaya / Sardaya, | | |
| | Jhalon Ka Gura, Bilota, Dholapara, Karoli, Rethra, Bhilora / Bilora / Bilota, Negadia Bhilwara, Lega Magra, Barvaliya / Barwaliya,| | |
| | Nala Mewar / Nala Mewad, Neta Ka Gurha / Neto Ka Guda / Netakaguda | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 9 | Palwas Kala, Palwas Khurd / Palwas, Nagon Ka Khera / Nago Ka Kheda / Nagokakheda, Piprauli / Piproli, Nuroda / Nurda, Ghasa, | Ghasa | Udaipur |
| | Durgavat Nohra / Durgawato Ka Nohra, Nimela Ka Gurha / Nimbolo Ka Guda, Khera, Kharvadon Ka Gurha / Kharwado Ka Guda / | | |
| | Kharwadokaguda, Magthala / Mangthala, Dholimagri / Dholi Mangri, Birdholia / Virdholiya, Kheradi Ka Kuva, Kajia / Kajia (Nurada), | | |
| | Gairia Ka Khera, Saria / Saria (Nurada), Puraton Ka Gurha, Gara Ki Magri, Ghasa Kheri / Khedi Ghasa, Kheri / Khedi / Ghasa Khedi, | | |
| | Bhilbasti Talai / Bhilbasti, Kuri, Bortalai, Thoriakhedi / Thoria Khedi, Suthardi, Dudharimagri, Viria Ka Kura, Valra, Kalimagri, | | |
| | Sardiya / Sardiya Nurada, Pawa Ka Dhana, Ganeshpura, Jhalo Ka Dhana / Jhalo Ka Dhana (Nurada), Rakhiawal / Rakhyawal, Lalawas / | | |
| | Lalawas (Plana Khurd) | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 10 | Chayala Ka Khera / Chaylo Ka Kheda / Chaylokakheda, Dangikhera / Dangikheda, Gadwara / Gadwada, Sukhwara / Sukhwada, | Mavli | Udaipur |
| | Sakriakheri / Sakriya Khedi / Sakriyakhedi, Asolian Ki Madri / Madri Asoliyan / Asoliyonkimadri, Dharmeta, Boyana, Manmathara, | | |
| | Bhimal, Reriakheri / Rediya Khedi / Rediyakhedi, Wangroda / Bangroda, Wangrodi / Bangrodi, Rewarion Ki Dhani / Rebariyo Ki Dhani, | | |
| | Vajmia / Vajmiya, Gariyawas / Gadriyawas, Pavta | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 11 | Rundera / Rundeda, Chhapra, Naharpura, Nawania / Navaniya, Kikawas / Keekawas, Netawala, Jala Ki Bhagal / Jhalo Ki Baghal, Bhilo | Vallabh Nagar | Udaipur |
| | Ki Bhagal, Tarawat, Siakheri / Siyakhedi, Banjari, Bagthal, Rupawali / Roopawali, Dhamania / Dhmaniya, Shambhupura / Shambupura, | | |
| | Vallabhnagar, Gumanpura, Trilokpura, Purlakheri / Puriyakhedi, Balathar / Balathal, Khera, Mundol, Gotipa, Vijaypura, Kali Pahari | | |
| | / Kalipahadi / Kali Pahadi, Bhopalpura, Fatehpura, Bajia / Wajviya, Bargaon / Badgaon, Phutya, Badliya, Rainther / Rainthed / | | |
| | Ranthed | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 12 | Narayanpura / Narayan Pura, Kia Khera / Kiya Kheda, Dodiya Ka Khera / Dabiyon Ka Kheda, Bhagi Ka Khera, Bargaon / Badgoan, Mogji | Bhindar | Udaipur |
| | Ka Khera / Mogh Ji Ka Kheda / Mogji Ka Kheda, Pratappura, Kherli / Khedli, Vana, Barodiya, Mainpuriya / Menpuriya, Kharoda / | | |
| | Khadoda / Khardoda, Kir Ki Chauki, Chhapra (Shopura) / Shopura | | |
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
| 13 | Negria/Negadiya, Laxmipura, Chhapri / Chapri, Kishorji Ka Khera / Kishor Ji Ka Kheda | Doongla/ Dungla | Chittorgarh|
+----+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+------------+
Now, after careful consideration, Ministry of Power, Government of India, under section 164 of the Electricity Act,
2003, confers all the powers to POWERGRID SIROHI 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 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. POWERGRID SIROHI 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
Revised Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area, the applicant has to comply with the directions of Hon'ble Supreme
Court of India in its order dated 19.12.2025 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 838 of 2019 and any other directions
given by competent authorities in pursuance of the above order by Hon'ble Supreme Court.
[F.No. 25-16/50/2026-POWER GRID(MoP)]
M.V.N. VARA PRASAD, Under Secy. (PG)
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