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Forest & wildlife clearance — line route — documents, timeline & process
R2 · Land & environment · ~240 days (indicative)
The same forest-diversion process, scoped to the transmission-line corridor — RoW width is capped by voltage and felling is minimised within the corridor.
Route-scoped forest diversion; trees under conductors kept below clearance height; minimal felling within RoW.
Transmission line
Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam 1980; CEA Construction Standards Regs 2022 (RoW widths: 132kV:27m · 220kV:35m · 400kV:46m · 765kV:64–67m) |
|---|---|
| Authority | MoEFCC via PARIVESH; state forest chain |
| Department | Forest Department / MoEFCC (PARIVESH) |
| Indicative timeline | ~240 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | NPV + CA cost per diverted hectare |
Documents required
- Route KML + forest-land breakup by division
- FRA compliance for route villages
- CA land proposal
- Route alternatives analysis
When is this required?
- Forest clearance for line route: Site or route involves notified forest land; line_involved: yes
Solarian expert note
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forest & wildlife clearance — line route?
The same forest-diversion process, scoped to the transmission-line corridor — RoW width is capped by voltage and felling is minimised within the corridor.
How long does Forest & wildlife clearance — line route take?
Around 240 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants Forest & wildlife clearance — line route?
MoEFCC via PARIVESH; state forest chain. Department: Forest Department / MoEFCC (PARIVESH).
What documents are required for Forest & wildlife clearance — line route?
Route KML + forest-land breakup by division; FRA compliance for route villages; CA land proposal; Route alternatives analysis.
When is Forest & wildlife clearance — line route required?
Site or route involves notified forest land; line_involved: yes.
Related approvals in this phase
- Land title, lease & government land allotment
- Land-use / NA (non-agricultural) conversion
- Forest clearance (forest-land diversion)
- Wildlife / NBWL clearance
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.