Ministry : Insurance Regulatory And Development Authority (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II—Section 3(ii)]
This gazette, issued by the Ministry of Power, grants authorization under the Electricity Act, 2003 for the construction and operation of a 250 MW wind power project’s transmission system in Karnataka.
Key Points
- Project: 250 MW wind power project by M/s Project Nine Renewable Power Private Limited in Gadag, Karnataka.
- Transmission line: Overhead line from Nidagundi village (Gajendragad) to Gadag-II PS (220 kV S/C Line).
- Route: Passes through villages including Timmapura, Kotumuchagi, Halligudi, Yarehanchinala, Binnala, and Tondihala across Gadag, Koppal, and other taluks.
- Approvals: Prior approval granted under Section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003; consent required from local bodies, Railways, National/State Highways; compliance with regulatory codes and clearances from Civil Aviation, Defense, etc.
- Validity: Authorization granted for 25 years, operational post-electrical inspection.
Summary
The gazette confers authority on Project Nine Renewable Power Private Limited to build and operate a 250 MW wind power transmission line in Gadag, Karnataka, subject to multi-agency consents and regulatory compliance, marking a key step in regional renewable energy infrastructure deployment.
