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SELECTION OF ROUTE
1.0
1.1
1.2
The following areas are to be avoided as far as possible while selecting the route of the line.
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1.3
The route of the transmission line shall, as far as possible, be the shortest length between the
pre determined sub stations.
1.4
The route of the transmission line is to be so located that, as far as possible, it is protected
from high winds and falling trees & branches. In hilly tracks, the line is to be routed, as far as
possible, along the side of the hills or through valleys rather than over high points. However,
a route of the line very close to steep slopes of hills be avoided as far as possible as there may
be difficulty in obtaining lateral (side) clearance to ground for conductors. Also, there may be
overhanging / loose boulders which may roll down and damage the line.
1.5
It is desirable to take the line as near the paths and roads as practicable without unduly
increasing the length of the line so as to facilitate transportation of material during
construction and the patrolling / maintenance of the line. Where the line cannot be routed near
paths / roads economically, care shall be taken to see that easy access is possible at every 5 to
8 km. It shall be ensured that all angle / tension points, particularly in the case of 400 kV
1.7
In general, large angles in the line are to be avoided wherever possible. The magnitude of the
angle be small as far as possible and should never be more than 60 degrees.
1.8
The line shall be aligned suitably so that it can be diverted / looped in looped out (LILO) to
cater for possible future loads / sub stations along the route.
2.0
2.1
3.0
3.1
4.0
4.1
5.0
5.1
5.2
The route is selected such that multiple crossings of the same road are avoided.
5.3
6.0
6.1
6.2
When crossing existing lower voltage power lines, the new line shall normally be above such
existing lines except in circumstances where it is not possible.
6.3
When crossing existing power lines of the same voltage, the new line may be above or below
such existing lines as per site conditions.
7.0
7.1
7.2
If forest area cannot be avoided, or if the line route is uneconomical in case forest area is
avoided, then the approval of the Forest Department is required.