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1 qlq:~ ~ CbI"lq)~!l1OI 3ii4i ~;UI fclfcrds ('liffif ~ '5T ~) POWER GRiD CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (A Government of India Enterprise) ~ 'l>mr>m : "41tU fii'1'1', '<.'ifc xci. 2, ~-29, ~ , -;;furrurr 'l5'm : , <ffi : , "(fR '~' Corporate Office: "Saudamini" Plot No, 2, Sector-29, Gurgaon Haryana Tel.: , Fax: , Gram: 'NATGRID' ~ ~/Ref. Number To C/ENG/SEF/S/OO/LTA Date: 04 October 2011 '1\ As Per Distribution List Sub: 13 th meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding Connectivity & Long-term Access Applications of IPPs in Southern Region as per CERC Regulations, Agenda. Dear Sir, The 13 th meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding Connectivity & Longterm Access applications of IPPs in Southern Region as per CERC Regulations, 2009 shall be held after the 33 rd Meeting of the Standing Committee on Power System Planning of Southern Region. The agenda of Connectivity/LTA Applications is enclosed & also available at our website Long Term Access & Medium Term Open Access information The details of the venue are as below: Time: Venue: 02:00 PM Date: 20 th October 2011 (Thursday) Conference Hall, Northern Region Power Committee, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi Thanking You, Yours faithfully ~ 17<ESlJ (Y K Sehgal) Executive Director (SEF &CE) Copy to : ED (Commercial) / ED(SR-I) / ED (SR-II) / CEO (POSOCO) Encl" Agenda 'tci~d ~ i(1~~d -q ~ ~ Save Energy for Benefit of Self and Nation

2 Distribution List Member (PS) 2. Chief Engineer (SP & PAl Central Electricity Authority Central Electricity Authority Sewa Bhawan, R.K.Puram, Sewa Bhawan, R.K.Puram, New Delhi New Delhi FAX: FAX: Member Secretary 4. Director (Transmission) Southern Regional Power Committee Transmission Corp. of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. 29, Race Course Cross Road Vidyut Soudha Bangalore Hyderabad FAX: FAX: Member (Transmission) 6. Member (Transmission) Karnataka State Power Transmission Corp. Ltd. Kerala State Electricity Board Cauvery Bhawan Vidyuthi Bhawanam, Pattom, P.B. No Bangalore Thiruvananthapuram FAX: FAX: Director (TANTRANSCO) 8. Director (Projects) Tamil Nadu electricity Board (TNEB) National Thermal Power Corp. Ltd. (NTPC) 6 1h Floor, Eastern Wing, 800 Anna Salai, NTPC Bhawan, Core-7, Scope Complex Chennai Lodhi Road, New Delhi FAX: FAX Director (Power) O. Director (Operations) Corporate Office, Block - I NPCIL, 121h Floor,Vikram Sarabhai Shawan, Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd. Anushakti Nagar, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu Mumbai FAX: FAX: Superintending Engineer-I First Floor, Electricity Department Gingy Salai Puducherry FAX: /

3 Distribution List - 2 (Connectivity Applicants) 1. Sh. M SUbramanyam 2. Sh. J K Agarwal Business Head Sheshadri Power & Infrastructure (P) Ltd. Sindya Power Generating Co. Pv!. Ltd. Surya Towers, 6 th Floor, 105, 2 nd Floor, 77-Potti pati Plaza Sardar Patel Road, Nunganbakkam High Road, Nunganbakkam, Secunderabad ~ Chennai ~ Sh. K C Middha 4. Sh. K C Middha General Manager (Projects) General Manager (Projects) Rajanagarm Gas Power Private Simhapuri Energy Private Madhucon Greenlands, /2, Madhucon Greenlands, /2, 5 th Floor, Begumpet, 3 rd Floor, Begumpet, Hvderabad IA.P.) Hvderabad IA.P.) 5. Sh. J R 0 Rajakumar 6. Sh. Vishwa Nath Mathur Vice President Executive Director North Chennia Power Co. Mis Shree Renuka Energy Ltd. Janpriya Crest, 113, Pantheon Road, 23, Madhuli Apartment, 2 nd Floor, Egmore, Chennai Shiv Sagar Estate, Dr. Annie Desant Road, Worli, Mumbai Sh. V Chandramoleeswaran 8. Sh. Sanjay Divakar Joshi Director Chief Operating Officer Chettinad Power Corporation Private Vainateya/Pragdisa Power Private 5 th Floor, Rani Seethai Hall Building, 603 Plot No. 397, Phase-III, Udyog Vihar Anna Salai, Chennai Guroaon Sh. Abhijit Sen 10. Sh. S Arounassalame AGM (pe-elect) Chief Operating Officer NTPC Empee Power & Infrastructure Private Engineering Office Complex, A-8A, Sector-24 "Empee Tower", No. 59, Harris Road, Pudupet Noida Chennai Sh. M. L. Jadhav 12. Sh. Abhijit Sen Chief Engineer (Transmission) AGM (pe-elect) Mis Nuclear Power Corporation of India NTPC VS Bhavan, Anushaktinagar Engineering Office Complex, A-8A, Sector-24 Mumbai Noida Sh. R Sudheer 14. Sh. Dileep Mehta Technical Director Director Surana Power AES Naganadu Power Private No: 29, Whites Road, 2nd floor, 9th Floor, DLF Bldg. No. 10 Royapettah, Cyber City, Phase-II Chennai Gurqaon Sh. Suryanarayan R 16. Sh. R. Arivu Chelvan GM - Project Development Associate Vice President Regen Powertech Private Mis Dandelion Properties Private 28/11 10 th Floor, '0' Block, IBC Knowledge Park, College Road Bannerghatta Road, Chennai Banqalore

4 Distribution List - 3 (LTA Applicants) Sh. V Chandramoleeswaran 2. Sh. M SUbramanyam Director Business Head Chettinad Power Corporation Private Sindya Power Generating Co. Pvl. Ltd. 5 1h Floor, Rani Seethai Hall Building, nd Floor, 77-Potti pati Plaza Anna Salai, Chennai Nunganbakkam High Road, Nunganbakkam, Chennai Sh. S Arounassalame 4. Sh. R Suresh Chief Operating Officer General Manager Empee Power & Infrastructure Private Neyveli Lignite Corporation "Em pee Tower", No. 59, Harris Road, Pudupet Corporate Office Block-I Chennai Nevveli Sh. Abhijit Sen 6. Sh. P Panduranagarao AGM (pe-elect) Director & CEO NTPC Lanco Kondapalli Power Engineering Office Complex, A-8A, Sector-24 Plot No.4, Software Units Layout Noida HITEC City, Madhapur Hvderabad Sh. K C Middha General Manager (Projects) Simhapuri Energy Private Madhucon Greenlands, /2, 3'd Floor, Begumpet, Hvderabad (A.P.)

5 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications Agenda Note for 13 th Meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding Connectivity Applications of IPPs in SR 1.0 AGENDA FOR THE MEETING 1.1 To consider grant of Connectivity for 16 nos. of applications who have applied for grant of Connectivity as per CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-state Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009 as per details given below in Table 1.1 and 1.2. Application from IPP developers Table 1.1 No Applicant Time frame Location IC 1. Sindya Power Generating Company Private 2. Sheshadri Power & Infrastructure (Private) 3. Rajanagarm Gas Power Private 4. Simhapuri Energy Private 5. North Chennai Power Company 6. Shree Renuka Energy 7. Chettinad Power Corporation Private 8. Pragdisa Power Private 9. NTPC - Kayamkulam-II 10. Empee Power & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. 11. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. - Kudankulam-II December, 2014 September, 2013 December, th Qtr, 2014 February, 2015 March, 2014 September, 2013 December, 2013 Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu Mahabubnagar Dist., Andhra Pradesh East Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh Nellore Dist., Andhra Pradesh Tiruvallur Dist., Tamil Nadu Vantamuri, Belgaum Dist, Karnataka Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu Nellore Dist., Tamil Nadu Alapuzha Dist., Kerala April, 2013 Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu 2016 Nagarcoil Dist., Tamil Nadu Connectivity Sought for NTPC - Kudgi August, 2014 Kudgi, Karnataka Surana Power Ltd December, 2012 Raichur Dist., Karnataka AES Naganadu Power Private December, 2016 Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu Page-1 of 8

6 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications No Applicant Time frame Location IC 15. Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd. (Wind Generation) September, 2013 Dindigul Dist., Tamil Nadu Connectivity Sought for Total Application from Bulk Consumers Table 1.2 No Applicant Time frame Location Connectivity Sought for 16. Dandelion Properties Private October, 2011 Krishnagiri Dist., Tamil Nadu 250 The grant of Connectivity at Nos and 16 were discussed in earlier meetings and the applicants at Nos are new applications. 2.0 CONNECTIVITY APPLICATIONS The transmission system for Connectivity to ISTS for applicants at Nos of Table 1.1 and No. 16 of Table 1.2 were proposed and discussed in the earlier meetings. However the Connectivity to these applicants were not granted due to slow progress of generation projects. For the applicants at Nos of Table 1.1, the connectivity to the ISTS proposed is as given below : No Applicant IC Connectivity Sought for System proposed for Connectivity 1. Surana Power Ltd kV D/c line to 765/400kV Raichur (New) POWERGRID substation 80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation 2. AES Naganadu Power Private 3. Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd. (Wind Generation) kv Quad D/c line to Nagapattinam pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation Regen - Udumalpet (POWERGRID) 230 kv D/c (twin moose conductor) line 2.1 INTER-CONNECTION STUDY AS PER CEA REGULATIONS, 2007 The inter-connection studies as per CEA regulations, 2007 have been carried out for the new Connectivity applications and the details of which are as given below: a) Transmission System capability The Transmission system capability involves (i) transmission capability of the immediate evacuation system and (ii) Capability of the grid to further disperse the Page-2 of 8

7 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications power beyond immediate evacuation system. The grant of connectivity does not entitle the connectivity applicant to inject any power unless application for LTA is made therefore transmission beyond immediate evacuation system is to be evolved once the connectivity applicant applies for the LTA. Accordingly, for the sake of grant of connectivity the transmission system capability has been checked for the transmission system proposed for the immediate evacuation system only. No Applicant 1. Surana Power Ltd 2. AES Naganadu Power Private 3. Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd. (Wind Generation) IC Connectivity Sought for System proposed for Connectivity kV D/c line to 765/400kV Raichur (New) POWERGRID substation 80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv Quad D/c line to Nagapattinam pooling station (POWERGRID) 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation Regen - Udumalpet (POWERGRID) 230 kv D/c (twin moose conductor) line b) Transient Stability studies, Voltage Stability and Losses These studies pertain to the performance of the grid under the scenario when adequate transmission system strengthening not only for the immediate evacuation but system for further dispersal is evolved. In the instant case as only connectivity has been applied and the transmission system is to be evolved only for immediate evacuation. The data required for carrying out transient stability studies and voltage stability studies are submitted by the applicant at a later stage when detailed engineering is completed. Hence, these studies shall be carried out as and when the applicants apply for LTA and Connection Offer for signing of Connection Agreement to CTU. c) Voltage Regulation As per IEGC code, all Users shall take all possible measures to ensure that the grid voltage always remains within the following operating range of 380 kv 420 kv in the 400 kv systems. To maintain the voltage within the operating range at the generation plant, a suitable size bus reactor has been proposed to be implemented by the generation developer. Page-3 of 8

8 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications d) Electro magnetic transient In 420 kv, the system is designed for a limit of Switching overvoltage to 2.5 pu and is expected to decay to 1.5 pu in 5 to 6 cycles. Consistent with these values and protective levels, following insulation levels are generally adopted: (i) Impulse withstand voltage for - Transformer and Reactors 1300 kvp - For Other Equipment 1425 kvp (ii) Switching surge withstand Voltage 1050 kvp (iii) Minimum creepage distance mm e) Harmonics & Voltage Flicker These studies are mainly applicable for Distribution Systems and Bulk Consumers and hence not carried out. f) Machine Dynamics, Ferro-resonance & Fault duty These studies shall be carried out during detailed engineering. g) Metering requirements, Protective relaying, Substation grounding The metering details shall as per the CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) regulations, The metering requirements, Protective relaying and substation grounding shall be detailed during the preparation of Connection Agreement. 2.2 CONNECTIVITY APPLICATIONS DISCUSSED EARLIER The Connectivity applications at Nos of Table 1.1 and No. 16 of Table 1-2 which were proposed and deliberated in earlier meetings are as given below: No Applicant 1. Sindya Power Generating Company Private 2. Sheshadri Power & Infrastructure (Pvt.) Ltd. 3. Rajanagarm Gas Power Pvt. Ltd. IC Connectivity Sought for System proposed for Connectivity kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Nagapattinam pooling station 80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kV Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to 765/400kV Raichur new substation 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Vemagiri-II pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation Page-4 of 8

9 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications No Applicant 4. Simhapuri Energy Private 5. North Chennai Power Company 6. Shree Renuka Energy 7. Chettinad Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 8. Pragdisa Power Private 9. NTPC - Kayamkulam-II 10. Empee Power & Infrastructure Private 11. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. - Kudankulam-II 12. NTPC - Kudgi IC Connectivity Sought for System proposed for Connectivity kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Nellore pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kV Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Thiruvalam POWERGRID substation 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv D/c Quad or Twin HTLS line to Narendra (new) 80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Nagapattinam pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Nellore pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation LILO of existing one circuit of Thiruvelneli Muvattupuzha 400 kv D/c (Quad or Twin HTLS) line at generation. Provision of 2x315 MVA, 400/220 kv transformer 80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation kv Quad or Twin HTLS D/c line to Nagapattinam pooling station 125 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation Bus extension of the under construction power plant Provision of Bus reactor of 1x125 MVAR at generation Provision of Bus reactor of 2x240 MVAR at generation. Generation Narendra (New) 765kV D/c line or Provision of 2x1000 MVA, 765/400kV transformers at generation & Generation Basawana Bagewadi 400 kv D/c (Quad) line in the event of KPTCL commission Basawana Bagewadi substation under the associated transmission system of Yeramarus & Edlapur generation. The Connectivity to these applicants was not granted earlier due to slow progress/preliminary stage of generation projects. Based upon the progress of these generations, Connectivity is proposed to be granted. Page-5 of 8

10 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications Regarding the bulk consumer application of Dandelion Properties, during the 12 th meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA/Connectivity applications of SR, the applicant was requested to submit information about the Section-42 clearances or relevant approval regarding SEZ and the projection of load growth as the 250 MW load shall not come at one instance. The bulk consumer has submitted the details and the same is enclosed at Annexure-I. The proposal for grant of connectivity for this applicant with details as given below: 1. Dandelion Properties Private (Bulk Consumer) Connectivity of 250 MW sought GMR Krishnagiri SEZ 220kV Sub-station Soolagiri (Hosur) 220 kv D/c line (in the scope of applicant) 2.3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR CONNECTIVITY The following may be noted by all the applicants who have applied for Connectivity: The grant of connectivity shall not entitle to interchange any power with the grid unless it obtains long-term access, medium term open access or short term open access. However, the IPPs shall be allowed to undertake interchange of power including drawl of power for commissioning activities and injection of infirm power in to the grid during full load testing before being put into commercial operation, even before availing any type of open access, after obtaining permission of the concerned regional load dispatch centre, which shall keep grid security in view while granting such permission Transmission system strengthening shall be identified to facilitate power transfer on long-term basis once above applicants apply for Long-term Access as per CERC Regulations, All the applicants are required to inform/confirm following to facilitate connectivity: i. Likely date of synchronization, likely quantum and period of injection of infirm power before being put into commercial operation to the SLDC and RLDC concerned at least one month in advance. ii. As per the procedure for connectivity approved by CERC, the time frame for commissioning of dedicated transmission system from the signing of Transmission Agreement would be 9 months plus the time lines as specified by CERC in tariff regulations, If the time available is less than the above stipulated time frame then CTU shall approach CERC for appropriate direction in the matter. Page-6 of 8

11 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications iii. In case the dedicated transmission system upto point of connection is to be undertaken as a party of coordinated transmission plan, then it shall be implemented by Inter-State Transmission Licensee (including CTU) as per the decision of Empowered Committee on Transmission. In such cases, the applicants need to sign transmission agreement within one month of grant of connectivity, furnish requisite Bank Guarantee and fulfill other terms & conditions as stipulated in the CERC Regulations/Detailed Procedure, 2009 in this regard. iv. The scope of works at generation like line terminal bays, bus/line reactors, associated bays etc. shall be under the scope of respective generation developer/applicant. v. The applicants shall abide by all provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, CERC(Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-state transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009, CEA (Technical Standards for connectivity to the Grid) and Indian Electricity Grid Code as amended from time to time. vi. The applicant shall have to apply for Connection Offer to CTU at least more than 2 years prior to physical interconnection as well as have to sign Connection Agreement with CTU prior to physical interconnection as per CERC Regulations, PROGRESS OF GENERATION PROJECTS APPLIED FOR CONNECTIVITY The progress status of the IPP generation projects as submitted by the respective IPPs through affidavit is as given below : Connectivity Applications No. Applicant 1. Sindya Power Generating Company Private 2. Sheshadri Power & Infrastructure (Pvt.) 3. Rajanagarm Gas Power Private 4. Simhapuri Energy Private 5. North Chennai Power Company IC / Land Fuel MoE Forest EPC 268/ Shree Renuka Energy Chettinad Power Corporation /654 Gen. Status not updated Gen. Status not updated Page-7 of 8

12 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding Connectivity applications No. Applicant Private IC 8. Pragdisa Power Private NTPC - Kayamkulam-II Empee Power & Infrastructure 1320 Pvt. 11. Nuclear Power Corporation of 2000 India Ltd. - Kudankulam-II 12. NTPC - Kudgi 2400 Land Fuel MoE Forest EPC Gen. Status not updated 421/602 Gen. Status not updated Gen. Status not updated Available New Connectivity Applications received Not Available No. Applicant IC 13. Surana Power Ltd AES Naganadu Power Private 15. Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd. (Wind Generation) Land Fuel MoE Forest EPC Available Not Available Members may discuss the above proposals and decide xx------xx-----xx----- Page-8 of 8

13 ~Qn2QJ~- ()ffi ~ IBe Knowledge Park, Phase 2, "D" Block 1Oth Floor, 4/1, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore Date: - 14/06/2011 Executive Director (SEF & CE) Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd Saudamani, Plot NO.2. Sector - 28, Near IFFCO Chowk Gurgaon) New Delhi Fax No Dear Sir, Sub: Ref: - Application for Grant of Connectivity - reg 1) Our letter no. GKSL/PGCIL/2010 dated 25 th January, ) Discussion held on 08/06/2011 during the 12 th meeting of Southern Region Constituents Meeting With reference to the above and as desired please find below our response to various queries raised during the 12 th Southern Region Constituents Meeting. A. Year wise demand for connectivity Year B. Various Rules & prov:sions related to distribution of power in SEZ III SEZ Rules February 2006, Clause 5 (b) & (c) "(b) exemption from electricity duty or taxes on sale, of self generated or purchased electric power for use in the processing area of a Special Economic Zone; (c) allow generation, transmission and distribution of power within a Special Economic Zone subject tothe provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 {No. 36 of 2003);// " - 1< I:P I"ll'r,'d ( JI tie, Ground Floor. Skip HOllse, No. 25/ I. Mliselln~ Road. Bangalor; / T +9 J J4. F ' " ;

14 e (E) dated 03 rd March 2010 "In clause (b) of Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of2003), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely;- Provided that the Developer of a Special Economic Zone notified under sub-section (I) of Section 4 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, shall be deemed to be a licensee for the purpose of this clause, with effect from the date of notification of such Special Economic Zone." EPCES CIRCULAR NO. 113 DATED "3. Rule 5(5) (c) has been amended and accordingly now before recommending any proposal to the BOA, state government shall endeavour to allow generation, transmission and distribution of power within a SEZ. Reference to Electricity Act, 2003 in this clause earlier has been deleted./i Exact of above rules & provisions have been enclosed herewith for your ready reference. In view of the above, the applicant being a deemed licensee in the SEZ area, the provisions of Sec. 38 (2) (d) (i) of Electricity Act 2003 shall only apply in Grant of Connectivity & Open Access and further, the provisions of Sec 42 (4) of the Act will not be applicable for our application. Hence we are requesting you to ciear our proposal for Grant of Connectivity. Thanking you Yours truly For Dandelion Properties Pvt Ltd Arivu Chelvan R Associate Vice President Encl: - As above

15 L Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India 705, Bhikaj i Cama Shawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi Tel: , , fax: 26 J 65538, Emai I : epcescfdvsnl.net Dr. L. B. Singhal Director General EPeES CIRCLILAR NO. 113 DATED Sub : (i) Department of Commerce issues 2 notifications carrying out significant amendment in SEZ Rules. (ii) DOC issues Instruction No. 59 regarding transfer of unit from one SEZ to another SEZ (iii) DOC issues Instruction No. 60 regarding holding of goods by units in FTWZ (i) Department of Commerce issues 2 notifications carrying out significant amendment in SEZ Rules. Department of Commerce has issued 2 notifications (copies enclosed), wherein following changes have been incorporated:- 1. Every proposal for setting up of a SEZ is to be made to the Development Commissioner concerned who is required to forward its recommendation along with his inspection report, state government recommendations and other details specified in Rule 7 to the BOA within 15 days. Hence now all the proposals for setting up a SEZ are to be routed through Development Commissioner. 2. Proposal for approval of co-developer is to be made in Form A1 (given in this notification) through the concerned Development Commissioner who shall forward it to the BOA within 15 days. 3. Rule 5(5)(c) has been amended and accordingly now before recommending any. proposal to the BOA, state government shall endeavour to allow generation, transmission and di~tribution of.p9wer..within a.. SEZ. Reference to Electricity Act, 2003 in this clause earlier has been deleted. 4. In the SEZ Rule 5, minimum built up area has been prescribed for various categories of SEZs like IT Sector, Biotech, Non-conventional energy, Gems & Jewellery, FTWZ. A number of developers had sought the clarification regarding the time period in which the minimum built up prescribed area is to be constructed. Now this notification has provided that the developer or co-developer shall have to construct the minimum prescribed built up area within a period of 10 years from the date of notification of the SEZ in which at least 50% of such area is to be constructed within a period of 5 years from the date of such notification. 5. SEZ Rule 6(ii)(a) had provided that LOA of a developer who has been granted formal approval shall be valid for a period of 3 years within which time affective steps shall be taken by the developer to implement the approved proposal. A number of developers had sought clarification as to what is the meaning of implementing the approved proposal. Now this rule has been amended to provide that formal approval shall be valid for a period of 3 years within which time atleast 1 unit should commence production and SEZ become operational from the date of commencement of production of such unit.

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17 entries under column (4) against eaell such sector situated in the State mentioned under column (2) of the said Annexure II. (4) The Developer or Co-developer shall have at least twenty-six per cent. of the equity in the entity proposing to create business, residential or recreational facilities in a Special Economic Zone in case such development is proposed to be carried out through a separate entity or a special purpose vehicle being a company formed and registered under the Cornpanies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956). (5) Before recommending any proposal for setting up of a Special Economic Zone, the State Government shall endeavour Illat the following are made available in the State to the proposed Special Economic Zone Units and Developer, namely:- (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) exemption from the State and local taxes, levies and duties, including stamp duty, and taxes levied by local bodies on goods required for authorized operations by a Unit or Developer, and the goods sold by a Unit in the Domestic Tariff Area except the goods procured from domestic tariff area and sold as it is: exemption from electricity duty or taxes on sale, of self generated or purchased electric power for use in the processing area of a Special Economic Zone; allow generation, transmission and distribution of power within a Special Economic Zone; providing water, electricity and such other services, as may be required by the developer be provider or caused to be provided: delegation of power to the Development Commissioner under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (No. 14 of 1947) and other related Acts in relation to the Unit; delegation of power to the Development Commissioner under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (No. 14 of 1947) in relation to the workmen employed by the Developer; declaration of the Special Economic Zone as a Public Utility Service under the Industrial Disputes Act (No. 14 of 1947); providing single point clearance system to the Developer and unit under the State Acts and rules. (6) The State Government shall, while recommending a proposal for setting up of Special Economic Zone to the Board indicate whether the

18 Corporate Office IBe Knowledge Park, Phase 2, "0" Block 10th Floor, 4/ I, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore Date: August 19, 2011 Executive Director (SEF & CE), Power Grid Corporation of India, Saudamini Plot No - 2 Sector-28, Near IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon Dear Sir, Sub: - Application for Grant of Connectivity - reg. Ref: - (a) Application for grant of Connectivity No. GKSL/PGCIL/2010 dated 25 th January 2011 (b) Discussions on June 8 during 12th meeting of Southern Regional Power Committee (c) Submission of data vide letter dated 14 th June 2011 as per Minutes of the Meeting Subsequent to earlier submission vide letter dated 14 th June 2011, we would like to furnish the following additional clarifications on matters related to Special Economic Zones and their position with respect to Electricity Act 2003 and subsequent amendments. 1. (a) Highlights of Notification issued by Department of Commerce under section 49 of the SEZ Act on 3 rd March 2010 regarding amendment in Clause (b) of section 14 of the Electricity Act ( _section_49_octhe_sez.pdf) "The Appropriate Commission may, on an application made to it under section 15, grant OJ>' licence to any person - (a) to transmit electricity as a transmission licensee; or (b) to distribute electricity as a distribution licensee; or '(c) to undertake trading in electricity as an electricity trader; in any area as may be specifiedin the licence: ~'1 Provided that the Developer of a Special Economic Zone notified under sub-section (1) of Section 4 of Special Economic Zones Act; 2005, shall be deemed to be a licensee for the purpose of this clause; with effectfrom the date of notification ofsuch Special Economic Zones.;} 2. Per Section 38 (2) (d) (i) of Electricity Act 2003, Central Transmission Utility (CTU) is to provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by any licensee on payment of transmission charges. 3.

19 "Where the State Commission permits a consumer or class consumers to receive supply of electricity from a person other than the distribution licensee ofhis area ofsupply, such consumer shall be liable to pay an additional surcharge on the charges of wheeling, as may be specified by the State Commission, to meet the cost of such distribution licensee arising out of his obligation to supply" In case of Krishnagiri; since the connectivity is at 220kV substation directly receiving power from PGCIL substation at Shoolagiri; wheeling of power shall be restricted to ISTS network and does not involve State network. In this background; we request you to process the application for connectivity on priority and grant approval at the earliest. We welcome clarifications; if any; on the subject and for your reference; a copy of Special Economic Zones Rules incorporating amendments up to July 2010 and Special Economic Zones Act 2005 are enclosed. Thanking you; Yours Truly; For.Dandelion Properties Pvt. Ltd Arivu Chelvan R Vice President Enclosures 1. Copy of SEZ Rules incorporating amendments up to July Copy ofsez Act CD containing soft copies of above SEZ Act & Rules

20 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications Agenda Note for 13 th Meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding Long-term Access Applications of IPPs in SR 1.0 AGENDA FOR THE MEETING 1.1 To consider grant of Long-term Access for 7 nos. of applications who had applied for grant of LTA as per CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Mediumterm Open Access in inter-state Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009 as per details given below in Table 1. Table 1 No. Applicant Installed Capacity LTA applied Time Frame Quantum allocated in the region for SR WR NR 1. Chettinad Power Dec, Coporation Pvt. Ltd. 2. Sindya Power Generation Apr, Co. Pvt. 3. Empee Power & Apr, Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. 4. NLC TS-I (Replacement) Apr, NTPC - Kudgi May, Lanco Kondapalli Private Apr, Simhapuri Energy Private Dec, Total The grant of Long-term Access (LTA) at Nos. 1-5 was discussed in earlier meetings and the applicants at Nos. 6-7 are new applications. 2.0 LONG-TERM ACCESS APPLICATIONS The transmission system strengthening for LTA applicants at Nos. 1-5 of Table 1 were proposed and discussed in the earlier meetings. However the LTA to these applicants were not granted due to slow progress/preliminary stage of generation projects. The applicants at sl. Nos. 1-3 were proposed with transmission system for connectivity through a 400 kv D/c line to Nagapattinam Pooling Sttaion form respective generation s. The transmission system strengthening proposed for these applicants was Common Transmission System Associated with ISGS Projects in Nagapattinam/Cuddalore area of Tamil Nadu. Similarly for the applicants at No. 4 & 5 were also discussed & finalized in earlier meeting, however subsequently Tamil Nadu & Karnataka respectively made observations to re-look the transmission system again. The same is described in subsequent paras. Page-1 of 6

21 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications For the applicants at Nos.6-7 of Table 1, the proposal for grant of LTA is as discussed in subsequent paras. 2.1 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR LANCO KONDAPALLI POWER LTD. STAGE-III (2x240+2x130 MW) GENERATION PROJECT The details of the application are as given below: No. Applicant 1. Lanco Kondapalli Power Installed Capacity LTA applied for Time Frame Quantum allocated in the region SR WR NR Apr, The Stage-II of the generation project (366 MW) have already been commissioned and is connected at Vijayawada 400/220kV substation through 400kV D/c dedicated transmission line owned & operated by the IPP generation developer. Further the IPP developer was earlier granted Connectivity for Stage-III expansion (740 MW) through bus extension of their existing 400kV generation and installation of 80 MVAR bus reactor at generation. The IPP developer has applied for LTA (550 MW) for the proposed generation project with the target beneficiaries as Southern region constituents. The existing transmission system has been examined and it is found that the system is inadequate for immediate evacuation as well as supply of power to their target beneficiaries. Therefore following system strengthening for total LTA quantum (900 MW : MW) shall be required for the same. Transmission System Strengthening: (i) Generation Vijayawada 2 nd 400 kv D/c line or re-conductoring of existing line with quad moose conductor or HTLS conductor. The load flow studies with the above strengthening and the results are placed at Exhibit I. From the study results it may be observed that line loadings in the ISTS system in Andhra Pradesh are well within the limits. Proposal : In view of above it is proposed to grant LTA to above applicant as per details given above subject to strengthening of grid as proposed. Page-2 of 6

22 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications 2.2 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR SIMHAPURI ENERGY PVT. LTD. GENERATION (4x150 MW) PROJECT The details of the application are as given below: No. Applicant 1. Simhapuri Energy Pvt. Ltd. Installed Capacity LTA applied for Time Frame Quantum allocated in the region SR WR NR Dec, The Simhapuri Energy Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) generation project at Nellore (4x150 MW) has been granted LTOA under CERC regulations, 2004 for 491 MW along with Meenakshi Energy Pvt. Ltd. (MEPL) generation project through a dedicated 400kV D/c (Quad) transmission line at Nellore. SEPL & MEPL are jointly implementing the above dedicated 400kV transmission line. Further SEPL have applied for LTA for additional 55 MW due to change in the unit capacity from 135 MW to 150 MW each, under CERC regulations, In this regard it may be mentioned that the LTOA/LTA have been granted through this dedicated transmission line till date is 1401 MW (SEPL 491 MW + MEPL 910 MW). With the present LTA, the total LTA/LTOA granted in Simhapuri & Meenakshi shall be about 1456 MW. Beyond Nellore, POWERGRID is already developing Common System Associated with ISGS projects in Krishnapatnam Area of Andhra Pradesh and this shall be adequate for power transfer. The load flow studies with the above strengthening and the results are placed at Exhibit I. From the study results it may be observed that line loadings in the ISTS system in Andhra Pradesh are well within the limits. Proposal : In view of above it is proposed to grant LTA to above applicant as per details given above subject to the availability of under construction Common System Associated with ISGS projects in Krishnapatnam Area of Andhra Pradesh. 2.3 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LTD. NCL-I (1000 MW) REPLACEMENT GENERATION PROJECT The details of the application are as given below: No. Applicant 1. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. TS-I (Replacement) Installed Capacity LTA applied Time Frame Quantum allocated in the region for SR WR NR Apr, Page-3 of 6

23 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications The application was discussed in the 12 th meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding LTA and Connectivity applications and following transmission system for Connectivity & Transmission System strengthening was agreed for the generation project of the applicant Transmission System for Connectivity (i) LILO of existing Neyveli TS-II Neyveli TS-I expansion 400 kv S/c at generation (ii) Provision of 2x315 MVA, 400/220 kv transformer at generation (iii) 1x80 MVAR Bus Reactor at generation Transmission System Strengthening (i) Neyveli (replacement) Sholinganallur 400kV D/c line However subsequently TNEB has forwarded their observation to CEA that the transmission strengthening proposed under Neyveli TS-I (Replacement) may not be needed and the power may be consumed in Salem, Villupuram & Trichy area itself with upgradation of the existing 230kV network to improve the reliability. Since SR constituents agreed in the above meeting including TNEB for transmission system for connectivity & have not made any further observations, the Connectivity to the same has been granted and intimation in this regard has been sent to applicant. However regarding transmission system strengthening & the observations of TNEB, it may be mentioned that if the 230kV network is upgraded as suggested by CEA also the network shall be adequate to evacuate the power from the generation project. Further it may be mentioned here that as per the Neyveli s connectivity application the generation is to be stepped-up at 400kV level and therefore the generation developer shall provide adequate number of 400/230kV transformers for evacuation of 1000MW power through 230kV transmission network. Proposal : In view of above it is proposed to grant LTA to the applicant as per above details, subject to 400/230kV 3x315 MVA transformers augmentation for evacuation of 400 MW power through 230kV transmission network subject to upgradation of the existing network. 2.4 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR NTPC LTD. GENERATION PROJECT IN KUDGI-I (3x800 MW) OF NTPC LTD. Project Details Page-4 of 6

24 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications No. Applicant Installed Capacity LTA applied Time Frame Quantum allocated in the region for SR WR NR 1. NTPC - Kudgi May, The Connectivity & LTA application was discussed in the 12 th meeting of Southern Region constituents regarding LTA and Connectivity applications and following transmission system for Connectivity & Transmission System strengthening was agreed for the generation project of the applicant Transmission System for Connectivity (i) Provision of Bus reactor of 2x240 MVAR at generation. (ii) Generation Narendra (New) 765kV D/c line or (iii) Provision of 2x1000 MVA, 765/400kV transformers at generation & Generation Basawana Bagewadi 400 kv D/c (Quad) line in the event of KPTCL commission Basawana Bagewadi substation under the associated transmission system of Yeramarus & Edlapur generation. Transmission System Strengthening* (i) Narendra (New) Madhugiri 765 kv D/c line (earlier proposed under Common Transmission System for ISGS projects of Cuddalore/Nagapattinam area) (ii) Provision of 765/400 kv, 2x1500 MVA transformers at Narendra (new), Kolhapur (new) and Madhugiri alongwith associated 765kV equipments for charging at rated 765kV voltage level (iii) Madhugiri Bangalore 400 kv D/c (quad) line. * The transmission element shall be under taken with the generation projects of Nagapattinam/Cuddalore area of Tamil Nadu, however if the projects does not materialise then it shall be taken up with Kudgi (2400MW) generation of NTPC. The NTPC in the application has mentioned that the generation is stepped-up at 400kV level, however during the said meeting, CE, CEA stated that the Unit size of the Kudgi generation is of 800MW each, and therefore generation should be stepped-up at 765kV level. After deliberations above transmission system was finalised for NTPC - Kudgi (2400MW) and it was also decided that based on the status of progress of generation project the grant of Connectivity & LTA shall be issued at a later date after fulfilling milestones by generation project. The NPTC may update the status of progress of generation project of Kudgi (2400 MW) and about the decision regarding step-up voltage at 765kV level. Further Karnataka has requested to re-look the finalised transmission system for Kudgi. Page-5 of 6

25 Agenda for 13 th Meeting of SR constituents regarding LTA applications 3.0 PROGRESS OF GENERATION PROJECTS APPLIED FOR LONG TERM ACCESS The progress status of the IPP generation projects as submitted by the respective IPPs through affidavit is as given below : LTA Applications No. Applicant IC Land Fuel MoE Forest EPC 1. Chettinad Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 2. Sindya Power Generation Co. Pvt. Ltd. 3. Empee Power & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. 4. NLC TS-I (Replacement) NTPC - Kudgi / / /602 Gen. Status not updated Available New LTA Applications received Not Available No. Applicant IC Land Fuel MoE Forest EPC 6. Lanco Kondapalli Private 7. Simhapuri Energy Private Available Not Available Members may discuss the above proposals and decide xx------xx-----xx----- Page-6 of 6

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