Pradeep Vennelakanti Chittoor

DistrictCollector Sumit Kumar has directed officials to ensure fair compensation, as per government norms, to farmers whose lands will be affected by the construction of 220 kV and 132 kV power lines being laid to connect the proposed electricity substations in Ramakuppam and Gudupalli mandals.

The Collector reviewed the arrangements for power infrastructure required for the development of the Kuppam Industrial Corridor at a meeting with electricity department officials at the Collectorate on Tuesday.

Kuppam Special Officer and Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran, Kuppam RDO and Assistant Collector Venkatesh also attended the meeting, along with officials from various departments.

The Collector said a 200/132 kV substation was being established at Gudupalli and a 400/220 kV substation at Ramakuppam to meet the power requirements of the proposed airport and other development activities in the region. To supply power to these substations, transmission lines will be laid from the V Kota main feeder through Santhipuram, Gudupalli and Ramakuppam areas.

He directed officials to conduct field inspections and complete the list of affected farmers and lands by November 30. The inspection should cover land required for tower construction and areas along the proposed transmission line routes, including agricultural fields, crops and orchards.

Officials from the revenue, agriculture, horticulture, forest, registration, R&B, irrigation and survey departments, along with the concerned tahsildars, should jointly inspect the affected areas and collect details of land extent and farmers.

The Collector asked Transco officials to coordinate with other departments and provide the required information. He directed the departments to submit a detailed report and complete the compensation assessment process within a month to ensure farmers receive fair compensation under government guidelines.