TAC to implement renewable energy projects costing over Rs 2 Cr

Jammu, Mar 14:  The J&K government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) for the implementation of renewable energy projects, costing more than Rs 2 crore, to be executed by the Science and Technology department.

The 10-member panel will comprise Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) as its chairman while a representative of the Science & Technology Department (not below the rank of Additional Secretary); Financial Advisor/CAO, Science & Technology department; Superintending Engineer, JAKEDA; Chief Accounts Officer, JAKEDA; a representative of JK ST⁣ Executive Engineer, JPDCL to be nominated by Managing Director, JPDCL; Executive Engineer, KPDCL to be nominated by Managing Director, KPDCL and an expert from IIT Jammu to be nominated by Managing Director, JPDCL as its members.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA will be its member secretary.

The committee may also co-opt a member from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, as a special invitee.

As per the terms of reference, the committee will examine and provide technical vetting of the DPRs and project proposals as per procedure laid down in the General Financial Rules, 2017/CVC guidelines and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Renewable Energy, Government of India and furnish recommendations regarding the provisions proposed in DPR.

The committee will also examine and technically vet all the components of the DPR including design, rates and technology adopted and will furnish recommendations or suggestions on the viability of the proposed solutions in the DPR, if any, along with estimated cost.

It has been tasked to ensure strict compliance with all the rules, procedures and guidelines issued by the government from time to time while vetting the DPRs.