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PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination) — documents, timeline & process
R3 · Route & construction authorizations · ~90 days (indicative)
Confirms your power line won't interfere with nearby telecom infrastructure — required before stringing conductors. NOTE: scrapped by MoP for new lines w.e.f. 01-Jul-2026; CEA substitute guidelines awaited.
Legacy process: route survey to DET(PTCC)/BSNL → telecom asset details → induced-voltage calculation → Railway/Army recommendations → Route Approval Certificate.
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Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | Coordination convention under EA 2003 s.160 + PTCC Manual; MoP decision Apr-2026 abolishing from 01-Jul-2026 ⚑ (no gazette/OM located yet) |
|---|---|
| Authority | Central PTCC (DoT/BSNL DET-PTCC + CEA PCD + Railways + MoD) ≥220 kV; State/Regional PTCC 33–132 kV |
| Department | PTCC nodal (DoT/BSNL + CEA) |
| Indicative timeline | ~90 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | As per PTCC manual (legacy) |
Documents required
- Route map + tower schedule/coordinates
- Voltage/conductor data
- Telecom crossings & parallelism lengths
- Induced-voltage calculations
When is this required?
- Transmission line / dedicated line core stack: line_involved: yes
Complete these first
- Section 68 prior approval (overhead lines) — Government permission you must hold before installing any higher-voltage overhead line — secure it before even 1% of…
Solarian expert note
PTCC clearance requirement scrapped by MoP w.e.f. 01-Jul-2026; CEA coordination guidelines awaited — confirm the current requirement for your line before route survey. In-flight applications: treatment unclear. ⚑
Frequently asked questions
What is PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination)?
Confirms your power line won't interfere with nearby telecom infrastructure — required before stringing conductors. NOTE: scrapped by MoP for new lines w.e.f. 01-Jul-2026; CEA substitute guidelines awaited.
How long does PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination) take?
Around 90 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination)?
Central PTCC (DoT/BSNL DET-PTCC + CEA PCD + Railways + MoD) ≥220 kV; State/Regional PTCC 33–132 kV. Department: PTCC nodal (DoT/BSNL + CEA).
What documents are required for PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination)?
Route map + tower schedule/coordinates; Voltage/conductor data; Telecom crossings & parallelism lengths; Induced-voltage calculations.
Is PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination) always required?
PTCC abolished for new lines from 01-Jul-2026 — verify whether it applies to your case Verify applicability with the concerned authority.
Related approvals in this phase
- Section 164 authorization (telegraph-authority powers)
- Right of Way (RoW) compensation process
- National Highway crossing permission
- State Highway / road crossing permission
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.