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CEA Gauges Industry Readiness for Innovations in Transmission Technologies

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought details from manufacturers on their readiness to develop innovative transmission technologies to address right-of-way...

October 29, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Violence, Line Disputes Delay India’s Transmission Growth

Beyond compensation and right-of-way disputes, power transmission developers are grappling with violence, vandalism, and intimidation that have halted construction,...

October 28, 2026

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Violence, Line Alignment Disputes Derail India’s Transmission Projects

Beyond compensation and right-of-way (RoW) disputes, power transmission developers are grappling with incidents of violence, vandalism, and intimidation that have forced...

October 27, 2026

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Impact of New Right-of-Way Compensation Rules on Transmission Buildout Challenges

Right-of-way (RoW) disputes have been a major bottleneck to faster buildout of power transmission infrastructure, as renewable energy capacity is added at a rapid pace....

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Power Ministry Revises RoW Compensation Rules for Transmission Lines

The Ministry of Power has introduced a market-based valuation mechanism to determine compensation for land affected by right-of-way (RoW) requirements for electricity...

October 8, 2026

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Gujarat Regulator Allows Extension for Solar Project Hit by RoW Dispute

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has partially allowed a petition seeking an extension to complete the evacuation infrastructure for its 3.25 MW...

September 4, 2026

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Landowner Consent Not Needed for Power Lines

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently ruled that prior consent from private landowners is not required for laying power transmission lines. Rejecting two petitions...

September 4, 2026

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Gujarat Hikes Compensation for Land Acquired for Power Transmission Towers

The Gujarat government has announced a new compensation policy under which farmers will be paid twice the prevailing market value of their land acquired for erecting...

July 6, 2026

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NCT Revises Timelines for Interstate Transmission Projects Under Bidding

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved revisions to the implementation timelines of several transmission projects currently under bidding with the...

March 12, 2026

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Right-of-Way Issues Hit 14 Interstate Transmission Projects

Fourteen interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects are facing prolonged right-of-way (RoW) issues, mainly because of the demand for higher compensation compared to...

March 17, 2025

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Government Issues Compensation Guidelines for Transmission Line Right of Way

The Ministry of Power has issued new guidelines addressing the payment of Right of Way (RoW) compensation for transmission lines, including those in urban areas. These...

June 19, 2024

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