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The Ministry of Power confers powers under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, on M/s Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited for laying an overhead transmission line in Uttar Pradesh under the Cross Border Interconnection Transmission System scheme, granting it powers equivalent to a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.

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This order (S.O. 2913(E), dated 23 July 2024) issued by the Ministry of Power grants M/s Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (a joint venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority, registered at Saudamini, Plot No. 2, Sector-29, Gurgaon, Haryana) authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003, conferring on it the powers of a telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for laying an overhead transmission line under the transmission scheme "Implementation of Cross Border Interconnection Transmission System." The Ministry had earlier granted prior approval for the scheme under Section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003, vide letter No. 25-17/16/2023-PG dated 21 August 2023. The applicant published public notices in The Times of India (24 November 2023), Amar Ujala (24 November 2023) and the Weekly Gazette of India (24 February 2024), and subsequently submitted an affidavit dated 21 June 2024 confirming that no observation or representation was received within the two-month period. The authorized line - the Indian portion of the Gorakhpur (India) to New Butwal (Nepal) 400 kV D/c (Quad Moose) overhead transmission line, running from Gorakhpur to the Indian border at Village Araji Bairia, District Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh - will pass through numerous villages in Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur Sadar, Campierganj and Maharajganj Sadar tehsils of Gorakhpur and Maharajganj districts, Uttar Pradesh. The 25-year authorization is subject to conditions including obtaining the consent of local bodies, Railways and Highway authorities, compliance with Appropriate Commission regulations under the Electricity Act, 2003, operation only after approval of the Electrical Inspector/Chief Electrical Inspector of the Central Government, submission of clearances from Civil Aviation and Defence authorities, and compliance with Supreme Court orders in Petition No. 838 of 2019 concerning the Great Indian Bustard where the route falls within its habitat. The order was issued under File No. 25-16/26/2024-PG and signed by M.V.N. Vara Prasad, Under Secretary (PG).

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CG-DL-E-24072024-255701 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) 4515 GI/2024 (1) MINISTRY OF POWER ORDER New Delhi, the 23rd July, 2024 S.O. 2913(E).— Whereas M/s Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (Joint Venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority) having its registered address at Saudamini, Plot No 2 Sector-29, Gurgaon, Haryana-122001, India has applied for authorization under Section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for laying of overhead transmission line under the transmission scheme “Implementation of Cross Border Interconnection Transmission System”. And whereas, Ministry of Power, Government of India vide its letter No. 25-17/16/2023-PG dated 21.08.2023 had granted prior approval under section 68(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for the overhead line covered under the transmission scheme “Implementation of Cross Border Interconnection Transmission System”. M/s Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (Joint Venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority) had published notice for transmission scheme in local newspapers The Times of India (in English) dated 24.11.2023, Amar Ujala (in Hindi) dated 24.11.2023, and in Weekly Gazette of India dated 24.02.2024 for the general public to make observations / representations on the proposed transmission route within 2 Months from the date of publication. Subsequently, M/s Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (Joint Venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority) has submitted an affidavit dated 21.06.2024 declaring that no observation/representation was received within 2 Months from the date of Publication in the official gazette of Government of India. 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 possesses 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 “Implementation of Cross Border Interconnection Transmission System”. The following overhead line is covered under this scheme: 1. lndian Portion of Gorakhpur (lndia) - New Butwal (Nepal) 400 kV D/c (Quad Moose) overhead transmission line (Gorakhpur to Indian Border: Village: Araji Bairia, District - Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh) The transmission line covered under the above scheme will pass through, over, around and between the following villages, towns and cities of Uttar Pradesh: | Sl. No. | Name of Villages | Tehsil | District | State | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1. | Keshopur, Luchui, Patkhauli, Basia, Dumharmafi, Pipra, Shabazganj, Ujjikhor, Jigna, Saraiya, Tiwaripura, Mahuapar, Kunhuan, Junihar, Maktapar, Kundra, Semra, Gahasanr, Daftari, Bhagaura, Bihar, Jorakari Mafi, Minwan, Tikaria, Baikhar(Bekurah), Nareali, Bishanpura, Kararia, Madhopur ,TolaKundri, Akhwapar, Surghana, Bahra Kachh, Jhungia, Kalesar, Bokta, Banjarha, Makarhat, Mamur, Manjharia, Tenuhari, Madraha, Budhana, Akuwapar, Kodari Khas, Mudila, Mahi | Sahjanwa | Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | | 2 | Rikhai, Maidia, Atarsath, Tarulia, Rajahi, Bheriyan, Harakhpura, Karala, Pakarpur, Barwas, Jhungaiya, Aunrahiya, Satkutia Kalan, Satkutia Khurd, Ranitola, Debipur, Doberajpur, Banjarha, Kunrawa, Uska, Mirapur, Kewtalia, Sihorwa, Matiyari, Phulwaria, Belghat, Rethna, Singha, Ekman, Lamuhi, Tal Likhia, Lahingi Bari, Kohar Purwa, Marha Gokuli, Palia, Bishunpur, Naya gaon, Dinnupur Tola, Tarkaulia, Abhoram, Pachwar, Mahuan, Muhammadpur, Parasuna, Garela tal, Darha Dih, Ragarganj, Bhawanbhari, Naraianpur, Manjharia Tal, Gingta, Natai Bhari, Jhagraha, Parasunakalan, Banhu purwa, Karmaha, KhakChauk, Machharia, Sahibganj, Gadhaikhai, Rebalia, Golahwa, TolaAjudhia, Ganeshpur, Aghalwa, Mauwasal, Rampur, Banjraha, Bankatwa, Sihorghat, Sauraha, Mauwasar, Bharwal, Bhanporwa, Kariarl, keotalia, Sunri, Chargawa, Kalianpur Karwadih, Muhammadpur , Kharbujahwa, Gurunagar, Jamwar, Kotha, Khanria, Bela, Rohuwa, Chakra, Tajdih, Jagatbela, Majhgawan, Gobindpur, Atraulia, Bhaunramal, Barhni, Gaura, Bhandaro, Burhia, Bhitni, Mahala, Khutwa, Kazipur, Karanjahwa, Awaipakar, Burhiabari, MannulalTola, Doharia, Bariarpur, TarangChak, Baurdih, Kusahra, Mainabhagar, Dahla, Markaria, Partabpur, Sherpur Chamraha, Balua, Sihorwa, Chakia, Ahirauli, Menhdariya, Dihaghat, Amahwa, Karahiyan, Maniram, Prempur, Chiuntijam, Zindapur, Lachamipur, Mamarakpur, Banauli, Chiuntaha, KauriaJangal, Rampur(Gopalpur), Gholwan, Gaighat, Gopalpur, Sihapar, Gonarpura, Daharghat, ChorwaSiarampur, Bhelampur, Bhelampur-Urf-Bhagwanpur, Shivdhanpur, Bhagwanpur, Mutnawan, Sakharua, Jagdishpur, Sitalpur, Shiupur, AjaibTola, Bhansapati, Simrahwa, Sewaintola, KadariaKalan, Tindand, Raghunathpur, Kudaria khurd, Saspur, Nandapar, Jaitpur, Hariharpur, Jamuniara, Harnaiya, Parasunakhurd, Bhainsari, Nagwa, Deapur, Garhaiya, Kolaiyakalan, Kolaiyakhurd, Mangalpur, Dhurwal, Kachgavan, Tinhaiya, Baraipur, Thakurpur, Tikaria, Bhambhaur, Raji, Taraulia, Karmaura, Patarki, Amaiya, TolaGurdayal, Bantikula, Bhairawa, Potahra, TalKoila, Singaha, Rithana, Turkwalia, Parmeshwarpur, Siyarampur, Mahrajganj, Jungle Kaudia, Jungle Bhelam Urf sarkar, Garhkhulwapur, Gadhaikhai. | Gorakhpur sadar | Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | |---|---|---|---|---| | 3 | Bhawanbhari, Ramughat, Raipur, Bhaiyaram, Gingta, Tighara, Natai bhari, Jarhad, Jhagraha, Parasunakalan, Makhanha, Banhupurwa, Gularia, Khakchauk, Machhariya, Rebaliya, Budhaili, Ankatahawa, Jangal Agahi, Barahpati, Bagahi Bhari, Bhabhaur, Raghunathpur, Sarahari, Narhi, Nainsar, Naraianpur, Rasoolpur Chakia, Muhammadpur, Bhiti, Manjharia, Sahabganj, Bankata, Banjraha, Ramwanpur, Kalianpur, Parsauni, Gopalpur, Bhagwanpur, Nawadih, Jangal, Jhajhwa, Bistauli, Thawaipar. | Campiarganj | Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | | 4 | Bhaksa, Kuanchap, Chanditola, Kewatahla, Satgur, Gajadhar, Ratanpurwa, Lakshmipur, Acharitola, Chauri, Muhammadpur(Khutwa), Karrnahia, JangalBarahra, Dhautal, Kauwathar, Madhonagar, Mujuri, Baida, Girgitia, BaluwaTola, Dhauthwa, Hartorwa, Bargadwa, Karmahwa, Dhuswa, Gohuana, Dhankhari, Sonbarsa, Mohiddipur, Piprakhurd, Pokhri, Nabiganj, Maulaganj, Kanchanpur, Suchitpur, Kanahuatal, Raji, Kanaila, Anandpur Mothai, Balua, Mirzapur, Bilahia, Bhainsahwa, Pathan purwa, Haraiya Tola, Dudhal Garhai, Baijnathpur Khurd, Amahwa, Singhpur, Janakpur, Bisram Dhusia, Pakri, Gopi, Moti tola, | Mahrajganj sadar | Maharajganj | Uttar Pradesh | | | Kukarghat, Pakri Naunlan, Kandh, Pipra Rasulpur, Ramhauli, Pakri Naunian, Siswa Amahwa, Madratwa, Hazaratpur, Bargadahi, Kurthiya, Jangal Farzand ALI, Maunalliya, Barhara Rani, Saulahla, Bakridan, Ahmadpur, Anandnagar, Rampur, Shivpur, Katahara, Baijnathpur, Tappa Katahara, Bagapar, Kishorpur, Karanhiya, Shankarpur, Bataura, Sonpur, Bishanpur, Pipra, Lakhanpur, Belahiya, Rihaw, Lakshmipur, Barithwa, Kodaipur, Sorkahlya, Naduwa, Basantpur, Shankarpur, Baherwa, Bijaynagar, Dibani, Baraipatti, Parsa, Chainpur, Belbhariya, Barahra Raja, Kamhariya, Lachhmipur, Muhammadpur, Dharampur, Mahespur Kalan, Kataiya, Chauk, Bargdahi, Lathihwa, Dinguri, Nadpar, Barwar, Kamasin Khurd, Kamasin Buzurg, Pipra Baksh, Sohas, Allahabad, Baijudehra, Newas Pokhar, Mahuwa, Nibihwa, Bairihwa, Barahwa, Awasani, Khaincha, Karma Dandi, Bhadra, Rudrapur, Khajuria, Hanskhori, Pipra Dargah, Brahmpur, Chamarauti, Tiurain, Sarai Khutaha, Mudila, Khutaha, BhikhamTola, Semrahwa, Barahra, Chanwatiyan, Beliya, Bhainsauli, Nibahiyan, Siswa, Mahdewa, Kota Mukundpur, Dubauli, Neta Surhurwa, Natwa, Rudhauli BhauChak, Aktahwa, Qasimpur, Urantapur, Akash Kamini, Hafizpur, Lalpur, Banspar Baijauli, Belahia, Baijauli, Tarkulwa, Mahua, Dihuliya, Bhulnapur, Dihuli, Chamriha, RajiTola, RupdharTola, Semrahna, Rudlapur Tilkahna, Tulsipur, Chaupariya, Banshdhari Tola, Kanchanpur, Lok Purwa, Chiuraha Maupakar, Pipra Deura, Thuthi Amaniganj, Maupakar, Gabrua, Dhanewa Dhaner, Lakhima Tharua, Tharua, Sonra, Siswaniya, Ghamawa, Nounihwan, Perhai, Mangalpur, Sukatiha, Bharwaliya, Asogwa, Baijnathpur, Karniya, Mundera Kalan, Panewa Panei, Arnahwa, Jhanjhanpur, Kasmariya, Darahta, Pakriyar Khurd, Burantwapur, Nandabhar, Karmahwa, Barhara Baidy, Keolapur, Gaunariya Raja, Rudrapur, Karauta, Harpur, Parari Khurd, Pipra Sonari, Sonwal, Belwa, Singhpur, Bargadwa, , Gabahiya, Sardiha, Matiarwa, Beniganj, Govindpur, Mansurganj, Bhawanipur, Narkataha Kalan, NarkatahaKhurd, Harakhpura, Gehuana, Belawa Araji, Ramnagar, Barawa Raja, Basantpur Raja, Chainpur, Sadho Chak, Kewalapur Kalan, Mairi, Badi Bagh, Paniyara, Basdila, Ausani, , Bharara, Beilia, Barawa Fahim, Bhawchak, Pipradeora, Dhnewa Dhanei, Rampur Buzurg, Sonara, Rehaon, Nadua, Aranahawa, Parasa Raja, Sonawal, Barahara Vaidya, Harpur Khurd, Baswar, Padari Khurd, Darhata, Khempipra, Bahrampur, Motihania Chaudhari, Dharmauli, Sonarikhas, Padari Kalan, Mathiya, Pipara- Manik-Rai, Pipara-Guru-Govindrai, Gangi.Gangnahi ,Lalpur,Abhuram,. Rabeliya ,Bahrampur, BaheliaTola, Balpur, Biharitola, Tola-sundar-chaudhari, Khedupurwa, Soya, Baraipura, Abhuram, Ranitola, Bhagatatola, Tolasamai, Kakraiya, TolaKori, Nauka Tola, TolaDubi, Hathiahiya, Chhawani, Kolalya, Khunipur Bichali Kothi, Aurahia, Lakiaban, Bhalwan (Harkholi), Bhagwapur (Karmahwa), Devipur, Bailpur, Kararla. | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | 5 | Sohgaura, Ovri, Tengrahna, Barampur, Pipariya, Chandanpur, Tikulahia, Sihpur, Konaharia, Supur, Dudhrain, Semra kamharia, Ramagarh, Basauli, Sukrahos, Bakuldiha, Mairi, Thuthibari, Sarkahwa, Dharmauli, Ramnagar, Kishunpur, Pyaredih, Ramnagar sobaro, Naudihwa, Pajarphorwa, Badno, Biparpatti, Bharwalia, Basantpur, Nauabari, Katkhor, Kardah, Belhiya, Harpurkhurd, Murahiya, Pipariya, Khosta, Tikar, | Nichlaul | Mahrajganj | Uttar Pradesh | | Bhagwanpur, Harpur, Parsauni, Parsa, Parari, Sekhui, Belwa, Pakrihwa tola, Didhawan, Ganeshpur, Razi Tola, Piparhwa, Tiwari Tola, Belaw Tola, Auratar, Pipra, Kohrawal, Maheshpur urf Kawelwa, PiparaQazi, Budhadih Khurd, Budhadih kalan, Siswa, Rautar, Bargodhi, Goman Tola, Barwa Kripal, Bishunpura, Katka, Jharwalia, Bani, Orwalia, Pali Urf Hanumanganj, Jamui, Garauri, Garaura, Nipanian, Belwa, Dhangrahia, Karja, Muhammadpur, Naraianpur, Chatiya, Lalpur, Turkahia, Naunian, Kharhariya, Lohrauli, Bharwalia, Araji Bairia, marchawa, Lakshmipur, Digahi, Naksa baksa, Piparthan, Ramjita, Rajabari, Hardi, Belehia, Vihuli, Madwalia, Sukarahar, Jignihawa, Sowar, Bhagat Purva, Bairia, Ramgarhwa, Bhargahi, Paria Tal, Sihuli, Ghorahi Chak Kalan, Ghorahi Chak Khurd, Rudauli, Dighawa, Pakanihawa, Auratar, Rasia Telar, Burhabih Khurd, Burhabih Kalan, Bandi, Karwati urf Kataka, Piparia, Jamuhi Khurd, Jamuhi Kalan, Gedaura, Gedauri, Bakul Diha, kardah, Ambarish, Majhgawan, Ahirauli, Laxmipur Khurd, Laxmipur Kala, Hathia Hathsar, Kohrawal, Burhadih khurd, Son Barsa, Harpur Kalan, Madhubani, Misrauliya.Tola Diwan,Pipar Danda, Jignahwa, Dumahan, Murghiya, Khamhagarh. | |---| 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 Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (Joint Venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority) 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 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 Butwal - Gorakhpur Cross Border Power Transmission Limited (Joint Venture of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority) 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. 25-16/26/2024-PG] M.V.N. VARA PRASAD, Under Secy. (PG) and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. SARVESH KUMAR KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Date: 2024.07.24 21:37:15 +05'30' SRIVASTAVA

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