In exercise of powers conferred under
section 161 (2) of the Electricity Act, the Ministry of Power, Government of
India, has issued an order today to constitute a committee to investigate the
causes of the accident that occurred on 1st November 2017 at the
Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd. Unchahar Thermal Power Plant (Unit VI:
500MW) in Uttar Pradesh.
The terms of reference of the
Investigative Committee would include investigating into the causes of the
accident and fixing of responsibility, if any, and to suggest remedial measures
to avoid the recurrence of such incidents in the future. The committee shall
submit its report to the Ministry of Power within one month from the date of
issue of this order.
The composition of the committee would
be as follows:
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S.No
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Name
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Position
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1
|
Shri
|
Chairman
|
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2
|
Shri
|
Member
|
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3
|
Shri
|
Member
|
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4
|
Dr.
|
Member &
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The committee, if required, may seek
assistance from experts or co-opt other members.
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