Know how Telangana Bill bifurcates coal, oil, gas, power assets of Andhra Pradesh

Referring to the power sector, the Bill says existing State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) shall function for both residuary Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for two years within which separate SLDC will be set up for each successor state.

During this period, the existing SLDC will function under the direct administration and control of the Southern RLDC at Bangalore.

Transmission line of APTRANSCO of 132 KV and higher voltage cutting across successor states shall be deemed as Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) lines.

The transmission lines falling within the territory of each successor state be transferred to the respective State Transmission Utilities. The maintenance of ISTS lines shall also be done by successor states in their respective jurisdiction.

The power of the central generating stations will be allotted in such ratio to be state of Telangana and residuary Andhra Pradesh based on the actual energy consumption of last five years of the relevant DISCOMS in the respective successor state.

For a period of 10 years, the successor state that has a deficit of electricity shall have the first right of refusal for the purchase of surplus power from the other successor state.

The districts of Anantpur and Kurnool, which fall within the jurisdiction of the AP Central Power Distribution Company Ltd, will now be reassigned to the AP South Power Distribution Company Ltd.