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3. (i) The maximum width of right of way for the transmission lines on forest land shall be as follows: Transmission Voltage (KV) Width of Right of Way (Mts) 11 7 33 15 66 18 110 22 132 27 220 35 400 52 800 85 (ii) Below each conductor, width clearance of 3 mts. would be permitted for taking the tension stringing equipment. The trees on such strips would have to be felled but after stringing work is completed, the natural regeneration will be allowed to come up. Felling/pollarding/pruning of trees will be done with the permission of the local forest officer whenever necessary to maintain the electrical clearance. One outer strip shall be left clear to permit maintenance of the transmission line. (iii) In the remaining width the right of way up to a maximum of 85 metres (for 800 KV lines) trees will be felled or lopped to the extent required, for preventing electrical hazards by maintaining the following: Voltage (KV) Minimum clearance between conductors and trees (Mts ) 11 2.6 33 2.8 66 3.4 110 3.7 132 4.0 220 4.6 400 5.5 The sag and swing of the conductors are to be kept in view while working out the minimum clearance mentioned as above. (iv) In the case of transmission lines to be constructed in hilly areas, where adequate clearance is already available, trees will not be cut.