6.1 All new greenfield intra-State transmission projects of 220 kV & above voltage level, being part of the STU Transmission Plan, shall be implemented through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 63 of the Act and any deviation from the guidelines should have prior approval of the Commission. The tariff of such intra-State transmission projects shall be discovered under Section 63 of the Act.
Provided that following new greenfield intra-State transmission projects, being part of the STU Transmission Plan, shall be covered under RTM framework (under Section 62 of the Act) subject to prior approval of the Commission:
(a) Intra-State transmission projects of strategic importance or works required for catering to an urgent situation, where proposal of such importance or urgency is supported by the recommendation of the State Government;
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(b) Deposit works, whose funds are accounted for under consumer contribution;
(c) Small schemes such as LILO lines, whether for the purpose of a city bypass or otherwise, and entailing a cost not exceeding Rs. 100 Crores. However, after completion of project, if it is found that the capital cost incurred has exceeded the ceiling limit of Rs 100 Crores, then such excess amount shall not be passed under Regulated Tariff and shall be borne by the transmission licensee through its own reserve/cost.