Tamil Nadu Power Fences (Registration and Regulation) Rules 2023
July 8 , 2023 507 days 938 0
The State government has notified the first-ever Tamil Nadu Power Fences (Registration and Regulation) Rules 2023.
This would standardize and regulate erection of power fences (including Solar) within a 5 kms radius of forest areas.
The new rule would also standardise and regulate already erected power fences around farmlands.
It is mandatory to seek prior permission to erect power fences including solar fences and register already elected fences.
The rule will be applicable only within 5 km of a notified reserve forest area.
All companies in business of erecting power fences are now mandated to comply with BIS standard viz., BIS-302-2-76 (India) norms.
The District Forest Officer (DFO), after inspecting the site and verifying the conformity of specifications along with Tamil Nadu Electricity Board officials, would consider an application within 45 days for approval, reduction or rejection.