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Right of Way (RoW) compensation process — documents, timeline & process
R3 · Route & construction authorizations · ~90 days (indicative)
The rulebook for compensating landowners for towers and the line corridor on land you don't buy — budget for it and run it in step with construction.
Check-survey → DM/DC ascertains land value → (ISTS, on objection) Market Rate Committee with IBBI valuers → one-time upfront digital payment.
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Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | MoP Guidelines 14-Jun-2024 + Supplementary 21-Mar-2025 (ISTS market-rate mechanism) + Amendment 15-Dec-2025 (valuer methodology) |
|---|---|
| Authority | Guidelines by MoP; implemented by District Magistrate/Collector |
| Department | District Magistrate / Collector |
| Indicative timeline | ~90 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | Tower base 200% of land value; corridor 30% baseline (ISTS: 30% rural / 45% urban / 60% metros); valuer fees borne by TSP |
Documents required
- Check-survey records
- Tower schedule + corridor mapping
- Land value ascertainment (circle/market rate)
- Compensation disbursement records
When is this required?
- Transmission line / dedicated line core stack: line_involved: yes
State-specific notes
Haryana ⚑
States: Haryana
Complete these first
- Section 164 authorization (telegraph-authority powers) — A government order giving your project legal power to place towers and lines on private land without each owner's…
Solarian expert note
Circle-rate disputes and urban stretches drive delays; check whether your state has adopted the 2024 guidelines as-is. ⚑
Frequently asked questions
What is Right of Way (RoW) compensation process?
The rulebook for compensating landowners for towers and the line corridor on land you don't buy — budget for it and run it in step with construction.
How long does Right of Way (RoW) compensation process 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 Right of Way (RoW) compensation process?
Guidelines by MoP; implemented by District Magistrate/Collector. Department: District Magistrate / Collector.
What documents are required for Right of Way (RoW) compensation process?
Check-survey records; Tower schedule + corridor mapping; Land value ascertainment (circle/market rate); Compensation disbursement records.
When is Right of Way (RoW) compensation process required?
line_involved: yes.
Related approvals in this phase
- Section 164 authorization (telegraph-authority powers)
- PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination)
- National Highway crossing permission
- State Highway / road crossing permission
See also: all approvals · glossary of terms · state roadmaps
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.