Provisions relating to overhead lines

1. (1) An overhead line shall, with prior approval of the Appropriate Government, be installed or kept installed above ground in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2).
2. (2) The provisions contained in sub-section (1) shall not apply-
   • (a) in relation to an electric line which has a nominal voltage not

exceeding 11 kilovolts and is used or intended to be used for supplying to a single

consumer;

1. (b) in relation to so much of an electric line as is or will be within premises in the occupation or control of the person responsible for its installation; or
2. (c) in such other cases as may be prescribed.

1. (3) The Appropriate Government shall, while granting approval under sub-section (1), impose such conditions (including conditions as to the

ownership and operation of the line) as appear to it to be necessary

1. (4) The Appropriate Government may vary or revoke the approval at

1. (5) Where any tree standing or lying near an overhead line or where

any structure or other object which has been placed or has fallen near an overhead

line subsequent to the placing of such line, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the

to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the accessibility of any works, an Executive Magistrate or authority specified by the Appropriate Government may, on the application of the licensee, cause the tree, structure or object to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he or it thinks fit.

1. (6) When disposing of an application under sub-section (5), an

Executive Magistrate or authority specified under that sub-section shall, in the case

of any tree in existence before the placing of the overhead line, award to the person interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and such person may recover the same from the licensee.

Notice to telegraph authority.

service lines, or electric lines or electrical plant, for the repair, renewal or amendment of existing works of which the character or position is not to be altered,-

1. (a) submit a proposal in case of a new installation to an authority to

be designated by the Central Government and such authority shall take a decision

on the proposal within thirty days;

1. (b) give not less than ten days' notice in writing to the telegraph authority in case of repair, renewal or amendment or existing works , specifying-
   • (i) the course of the works or alterations proposed ;
   • (ii) the manner in which the works are to be utilised ;
   • (iii) the amount and nature of the electricity to be transmitted;
   • (iv) the extent to, and the manner in which (if at all), earth returns are to be used , and the licensee shall conform to such reasonable requirements, either general or special, as may be laid down by the telegraph authority within that period for preventing any telegraph line from being injuriously affected by such works or alterations:

Provided that in case of emergency (which shall be stated by the licensee

in writing to the telegraph authority) arising from defects in any of the electric lines or electrical plant or other works of the licensee, the licensee shall be required to give only such notice as may be possible after the necessity for the proposed new works or alterations has arisen.

1. (2) Where the works of the laying or placing of any service line is to

execute such works.

Constitution, etc., of Central Electricity Authority .

54 of 1948. PART – IX

CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY