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The Ministry of Power confers powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, on POWERGRID Siwani Transmission Limited for laying overhead transmission lines, granting it powers equivalent to a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.

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This order, S.O. 457(E) dated 30th January, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Power under section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers upon POWERGRID Siwani Transmission Limited, registered at B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, all the powers that a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for laying overhead transmission lines under the scheme 'Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-3: 6GW) [Bikaner Complex]: Part B.' The Ministry had earlier granted prior approval for the scheme under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003, vide letter No. 25-17/82/2024-PG dated 02.09.2024. The company published notices in The Times of India on 12.09.2025, Dainik Bhaskar on 13.09.2025, and the Weekly Gazette of India on 27.09.2025; an affidavit dated 27.11.2025 confirmed that three observations were received within two months of the gazette publication and one within two months of the newspaper publications, and that all objections were resolved with No Objection Certificates obtained from the objectors. The scheme comprises three lines - the Bikaner-IV PS-Siwani 765 kV D/C (2nd) line, the Siwani-Sonipat (PG) 400 kV D/C (Quad) line, and the Siwani-Jind (PG) 400 kV D/C (Quad) line - passing through Bikaner and Churu districts, Rajasthan, and Bhiwani, Hisar, Rohtak, Sonipat, and Jind districts, Haryana. The authorisation is granted for 25 years, subject to the standard conditions on consent, regulatory compliance, inspection approval, and clearances, and additionally requires compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court's order dated 19.12.2025 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 838 of 2019 wherever the route falls within the Revised Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area.

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CG-DL-E-01022026-269741 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) 653 GI/2026 (1) MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, the 30th January, 2026 S.O. 457(E).— Whereas POWERGRID SIWANI TRANSMISSION LIMITED having its registered address at B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-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 REZ Ph-IV (Part-3: 6GW) [Bikaner Complex]: Part B” And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. 25-17/82/2024-PG dated 02.09.2024 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the overhead lines covered under the transmission scheme “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-3: 6GW) [Bikaner Complex]: Part B” POWERGRID SIWANI TRANSMISSION LIMITED had published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers The Times of India (in English) dated 12.09.2025, Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi) dated 13.09.2025 and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 27.09.2025 for the general public to make observations/representations on the proposed transmission route within 2 Months from the date of publication. Subsequently, POWERGRID SIWANI TRANSMISSION LIMITED has submitted an affidavit dated 27.11.2025 declaring that 03 nos. observation/representation was received within 2 Months from the date of Publication in the official gazette of Government of India and 01 no. observation/representation was received within 2 Months from the date of newspaper publications and all objections were resolved and NoC from all the objectors was obtained. 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 REZ Ph-IV (Part-3: 6GW) [Bikaner Complex]: Part B”. The following overhead lines are covered under this scheme: 1) Bikaner-IV PS – Siwani 765 kV D/c (2nd) line 2) Siwani – Sonipat (PG) 400 kV D/c line (Quad) 3) Siwani – Jind (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: | Bikaner-IV PS – Siwani 765 kV D/C (2nd) line | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | S. No. | Village Name | Tehsil/ Sub-Tehsil | District | State | | 1 | Barju | Poogal | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | 2 | Bera (Sardarpura), Motigarh, Kelan, Napasar (Napasariya), Ambaran, Rajasar (Rajasar Bhatiyan) | Chhattargarh | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | 3 | Makrasar, Binjarwali (Binjharwali), Sodhwali, Musalki, Dudiwali, Dudimuklera, Jaisan, Mehrana, Sadheran (Sadhera), Bhadwan (Bhadwa), Khiyeran (Khinyera), Dhirera (Dhireran), Khatiyawas, Sharah Netawas, Sharah Bichharwas, Sharah Buchawas, Dalmera (Dulmera), Udesian (Udeshiyan), Hanseran (Hansera), Jakarwali (Jakharwala), Surnana, Kakarwala, Kakar Ichchha, Kalkal Muklera, Bhopalram Ki Dhani (Dhani Bhopalaram) , Lunkaransar, Uchchharangdesar (Uchchharang Desarwali Delwa), Kalubas (Kalwas), Jogiyasan, Kalu, Nathwana, Kishnasar (Kisnasar), Rajpura Hudan, Nathusar, Garabdesar, Kagasar, Chhattasar (Chhatasar), Karnisar (Rajasar Urf Karnisar) | Lunkaransar | Bikaner | Rajasthan | | 4 | Kanwlasar, Malsisar, Dhirasar, Kikasar, Sonpalsar, Rangaisar, Karansar, Dhani Kalera, Dhani Suvana (Dhani Suhana) , Bhojrasar, Kuntalsar (Aspalsar Kuntalsar), Aspalsar, Aspalsar Bara, Aspalsar Ghurkera, Aspalsar Lalera, Aspalsar Bhainsera, Aspalsar Khamera, Dhani Pancheran, Dhani Doodgir, Kanarwas (Kanarwas Ki Dhani), Dalman, Mehri, Mehri Rajviyan, Mehri Chak Dakhli, Mehri Purohitan | Sardarshahar | Churu | Rajasthan | |---|---|---|---|---| | 5 | Narsara (Naharsara) , Bayla, Malaksar, Lorsar (Lodsar), Malsar, Halasar, Badariya, Bhanipura, Bukansar Bara, Khejra, Khejra Dikhnada, Khejra Uttarada, Dhani Tetarwal, Shimla, Bilyanrampura (Bilyun Bas Rampura) | Bhanipura | Churu | Rajasthan | | 6 | Galgati, Kohina, Sarayanwas (Bas Sarayan), Sarayan, Madawas, Bhangera, Thailana (Thelana), Punrawas (Punras), Kilipura, Bhurawas, Redi, Biliyanwas (Biliyan), Buchas (Buchawas), Gadana, Gajuwas, Bhamran, Dhana (Dhana Bhakaran), Lunas, Rewasi, Karthwas (Kharatwas), Brahmanwasi, Kailas (Kailash), Baliya, Kirsali Bharamnan (Kirsali Brahmanan), Kirsali Kandhlan, Taranagar, Sukhwasi, Changoi, Mikhala, Ojharia (Ojaria), Gasla Athuna (Ghasla Athuna), Gasla Aguna (Ghasla Aguna), Rojani (Rojhani) | Taranagar | Churu | Rajasthan | | 7 | Dhetarwalon Ka Bas (Bas Dhaitarwal), Mahlana Uttarada, Mahlana Dikhnada, Bhuwara (Bhambhara), Mithri, Lilki, Karoli, Mithdi Pattadadrewa, Bungi, Khuddi, Kishanpura, Indasar, Gothan Kalan (Gothyan Bari), Gothan Khurd (Gothyan Chhoti), Shyopura | Rajgarh | Churu | Rajasthan | | 8 | Kasumbi, Kanjan, Kanjan Ka Was (Bas Kanjan), Ghanau, Chanana Bara, Chanana Chhota, Kalalkotra, Dhana, Chainpura Chhota, Chainpura Bara, Khyali, Narwasi, Hansiawas, Bhagela, Bhator, Gawalisar (Guwalisar, Gwalisar), Nangal Khurd (Nyangal Chhoti), Nangal Kalan (Nyangal Bari), Paharsar, Mitthi (Meethi) | Sidhmukh | Churu | Rajasthan | | 9 | Sainwas (Sainiwas), Lilas, Jhumpa Kalan, Jhumpa Khurd, Dhani Bhakran (Dhani Bhakhran), Motipura, Budhseli (Budhshaili, Budhsheli), Ghanghala, Madopura, Matani | Siwani | Bhiwani | Haryana | | Siwani – Sonipat (PG) 400 kV D/c line (Quad) | | | | | | S. No. | Village Name | Tehsil/ Sub-Tehsil | District | State | | 1 | Jhumpa Kalan, Dhani Bhakran (Dhani Bhakhran), Ghanghala, Bidhawan, Gudha, Kalaud (Kalod), Kharkari, Sherpura, Ghadhawa (Gadhawa), Khera, Motipura, Sainwas (Sainiwas), Budhseli (Budhshaili, Budhsheli), Lilas, Gaindawas, Bakhtawarpura, Mauhala (Mohila), Siwani, Dhulkot, Dhani Sahalenwali (Dhani Salhanwali), Balahara Dhani, Dhani Runhat, Dhirja Dhani, Gurera, Devsar, Matani, Barwa (Badwa), Naloi, Ramjas Ki Dhani (Dhani Ramjas) , Rupana, Jhumpa Khurd, Kakral (Kikral) | Siwani | Bhiwani | Haryana | | 2 | Bhera, Sidhan, Jhulli, Badaula (Bidola), Miran, Saral, Chapar Rangharan (Chapar Rangadan), Dadam, Baganwala, Tosham, Sagban (Sagwan), Dhani Miran, Chanana, Daryapur (Dariyapur), Panjokhara (Pinjokhara), Khanak, Kirawar, Bhurtana, Mandhan, Chapar Jogiyan, Garanpura Purana (Garanpura), Garanpura Naya (Garanpura Khurd), Dang Kalan, Dang Khurd, Dhani Daryapur (Dhani Dariyapur), Jhanwari, Kharkari Makhwan, Kharkhari Sohan, Alakhpura | Tosham | Bhiwani | Haryana | | 3 | Baliyali, Lohari Jatu, Jamalpur, Jaimalpura, Bawani Khera, Pur, Siwara, Sumrakhera, Paposa, Bohal, Ratera, Sui, Taga, Sipar, | Bawani Khera | Bhiwani | Haryana | | | Aurangnagar, Alipur(Alekhpura), Siwana, Kheri Daulatpur, Kungar, Sukhpura | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | 4 | Dhanana, Badesra, Talu, Mundahal Khurd (Mundhal Khurd), Mundahal Kalan (Mundhal Kalan), Mandhana, Mitathal, Chang, Premnagar, Jatai, Shai (Sai, Saiy), Biran, Ghuskani, Tigrana | Bhiwani | Bhiwani | Haryana | | 5 | Saharwa, Nalwa, Balawas, Hajampur | Hisar | Hisar | Haryana | | 6 | Singhwa Khas | Hansi | Hisar | Haryana | | 7 | Sisar Khas, Bahalbah (Behalba), Meham (Maham), Kharkhara, Madina Gindran, Madina Korsan, Gurawar(Guravad), Nidana (Nadana), Bhaini Chelawali (Bhaini Bhairon), Bari Bhaini (Bhaini Chandrapal), Bharan, Ajaib, Sheikhpur Titri (Shekhupur Titari), Mokhra Khas, Kheri Meham (Kheri Maham), Indargarh, Chandi, Kharanti, Ganga Nagar, Kishangarh, Nindana, Bhaini Maharajpur, Bhaini Surjan, Seman, Bedwa, Niranah, Farmana Khas (Farman Khas), Gugaheri, Bainsi | Meham (Maham) | Rohtak | Haryana | | 8 | Samar Gopalpur, Samar Gopalpur Khurd, Tatauli (Titauli), Sasroli, Jindran, Chamari, Sahan Majra, Bahmanwas (Brahmanwas), Dhamar, Basantpur, Kahni 12 1/2 Biswa, Rithal, Rithal Phogat, Rithal Narwal, Kharwali (Khidwali), Sanghi, Jasia, Ghilaur Khurd (Ghilod Khurd), Kahni, Ghilaur Kalan (Ghilod Kalan), Ghilaur (Ghilod), Singhpura Khurd, Singhpura, Bahu Akbarpur, Guraothi (Gharothi), Sundarpur, Nasirpur(Nasarpur), Sarai Ahmad, Makrauli Kalan, Kiloi Dopana, Kiloi Khas, Bhagotipur (Bhagwatipur), Makrauli Khurd, Kahni 7.5 Biswa, Ladhaud, Polangi, Katwara | Rohtak | Rohtak | Haryana | | 9 | Gewana (Giwana), Anwali, Bilbilan, Rewarah (Riwara), Katwal, Bhainswal Kalan Baola(Bhainswal Kala Bawala), Bhainswal Kalan Mithan(Bhainswal Kala Mithan), Tehar (Tihar), Rukhi, Jasrana, Puthi, Moi, Gohana | Gohana | Sonipat | Haryana | | 10 | Farmana, Ridhao(Ridhau), Muazzam Nagar (Maujam Nagar), Nizampur Majra | Kharkhoda | Sonipat | Haryana | | 11 | Mahipur, Lohari Tibba (Luhari Tibba), Salemsar Majra (Salimsar Majra), Bhathgaon Dogran, Bhathgaon Maliyan, Khizarpur Jat, Khizarpur Jat Majra, Gohna(Guhna), Badshahpur Machhri, Jaji, Mohana, Salarpur Majra, Nainan Tatarpur (Naina Tatarpur), Kareori (Karewadi), Juan, Bohla, Pinana, Ratangarh, Garhi Haqiqat, Bagru (Baghdu) | Sonipat | Sonipat | Haryana | | Siwani – Jind (PG) 400 kV D/c line (Quad) | | | | | | S. No. | Village Name | Tehsil/ Sub-Tehsil | District | State | | 1 | Jhumpa Kalan, Dhani Bhakran (Dhani Bhakhran), Ghanghala, Bidhawan, Gudha, Kalaud (Kalod), Kharkari, Sherpura, Ghadhawa (Gadhawa), Khera, Motipura, Sainwas (Sainiwas), Budhseli (Budhshaili, Budhsheli), Lilas, Gaindawas, Bakhtawarpura, Mauhala (Mohila), Siwani, Dhulkot, Dhani Sahalenwali (Dhani Salhanwali), Balahara Dhani, Dhani Runhat, Dhirja Dhani, Gurera, Devsar, Matani, Barwa (Badwa), Naloi, Ramjas Ki Dhani (Dhani Ramjas), Rupana, Jhumpa Khurd, Dhani Miran | Siwani | Bhiwani | Haryana | | 2 | Chanana, Miran, Bhera, Garanpura Purana (Garanpura) | Tosham | Bhiwani | Haryana | | 3 | Saharwa, Bura (Bure), Dubehata (Dubeta), Balawas, Nalwa, Harita, Badon Brahamanan (Badya Brahamanan), Badon Rangharan (Bado Ragdan), Gunjar, Bhojraj, Dahima, Ladwa, Bhagana, Mayar (Maiyad), Kharar, Alipur, Talwandi Badshahpur, | Hisar | Hisar | Haryana | | | Talwandi Rukka (Talwandi Ruka), Chardnod (Charnaund), Payal (Panyal), Mangali Mahobat (Mangali Mahobbat), Mangali Akalan, Satrod Kalan, Raipur, Niyana, Khokha, Bharri (Bhari) | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | 4 | Mamanpura, Kuwari (Kanwari), Sultanpur, Ramayan, Dhanderi, Depal, Depal ki Dhani, Hansi, Qutabpur, Kulana, Bhatla, Dharmpura, Bhimnagar, Majed (Majod), Masudpur, Tharwa, Shaladheri, Bir Hansi, Sisai, Sisai Kalirawan, Sisai Bola (Sisai Bhola), Kajal (Kajalkhera), Dhamiyan, Kheri Barkosh, Umra, Chanaut, Lalpur (Lalpura), Bara Jaggamal (Bara Jagga), Bara Suleman (Bada Suleman), Bukhariwali Dhani, Maihaud | Hansi | Hisar | Haryana | | 5 | Budana, Bhaini Amirpur (Amirpur), Madha, Moth Rangran (Moth Rangharan), Malakpur (Milakpur), Kheri Shioran (Kheri Sheoran), Moth Colonel Sahib (Moth Karnail Sahib), Rajpura, Narnaund, Kheri Roj, Garhi Azmu (Ghari Azema), Lohari Ragho, Dhani Kumharan | Narnaund | Hisar | Haryana | | 6 | Rakhi Khas, Rakhi Shahpur, Gamra (Gamda), Kheri Jalab, Kheri Lochap (Kheri Lochab), Koth Khurd, Mirchpur, Nara (Nada), Kinar (Kinnar), Gandas, Koth Kalan (Kauthkala), Haibatpur | Kheri Jalab | Hisar | Haryana | | 7 | Rajpura, Sangatpura, Dariawala, Julani, Dhanda Kheri, Jajwan, Kheri Jajwan, Jhanj Khurd, Baroli (Badodi), Barsola, Jhanj Kalan, Rupgarh, Intal Khurd, Intal Kalan | Jind | Jind | Haryana | | 8 | Baroda, Kasuhan (Kahsun, Kasoon), Mohangarh, Khatkar (Khat Karan) | Uchana | Jind | Haryana | Now, after careful consideration, Ministry of Power, Government of India, under section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, confers all the powers to POWERGRID SIWANI TRANSMISSION LIMITED for laying above mentioned overhead transmission lines, 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 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 SIWANI 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.25-16/5/2026-POWER GRID(MoP)] M.V.N. VARA PRASAD, Under Secy. (PG) and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA YADAVA Date: 2026.02.01 15:59:12 +05'30'

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