High Court Ruling Clears Right-of-Way Hurdle, Helps Speed Up Transmission Projects
Landowner consent is not required for licensees exercising Section 164 powers, potentially reducing delays over transmission line alignments
September 11, 2026
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Transmission infrastructure development has struggled to keep pace with India’s rapid addition of renewable energy generation capacity. Transmission projects typically have longer development timelines than generation projects, while right-of-way (RoW) disputes, landowner objections, compensation claims, and challenges to transmission line alignments can further delay execution.
