Preparation of schemes

Preparation of schemes.-With a view to rationalising the production and supply of electricity in any area, the Board may, from time to time, prepare a scheme, inconsistent with this Act, for that area, in which provision may be made for all or any of the following matters, namely :-

1. (a) the establishment of the Board's own generating stations ;
2. (b) the designation of generating stations whether existing stations or new stations as controlled stations at which electricity shall be generated for the purposes of the Board ;
3. (c) the interconnection by means of main transmission lines to be constructed or acquired by the Board of any generating stations with any others and with any systems of licensees ;
4. (d) where a scheme relates to a specified area, the interconnection of the system of the Board in that area with the system of the Board in any other area with respect to which a scheme is in being or may subsequently be made ;
5. (e) the construction or acquisition of such other main transmission lines as the scheme may require ;
6. (f) the use by the Board of any transmission lines or main transmission lines of any licensees ;
7. (g) such supplemental, incidental and consequential provisions as may appear necessary or expedient for any of the purposes aforesaid : Provided that no scheme which is estimated to result in a capital expenditure exceeding 50 lacs rupees shall be prepared by the Board without prior consultation with the Government : Provided further that a scheme shall not, without the consent of the owner,-
   • (i) designate as a controlled station, any generating station belonging to a person other than a licensee ;
   • (ii) authorise the use or acquisition of a transmission line or a main transmission line belonging to a person other than a licensee.