(a) whether the North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) has been granted permission to set up power plant of 1000 MW to meet the electricity demand of National Capital Territory of Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the NDPL has established the said power plant;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) if not, the reasons for delay; and
(f) the time by which the power plant is likely to be established?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (f): As per the Electricity Act, 2003, thermal generation has been
delicensed and concurrence of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is not
required to set up thermal power plants including those in the private sector.
In this regard, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has
informed that NDPL will approach appropriate authority for various statutory
clearances such as environment, civil aviation etc. after it has been allocated
land by the appropriate authority.