16. Transmission lines and grid substations

Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of section 14, the National Transmission Network Service Provider shall have the power to construct transmission lines, grid substations and other associated transmission plants and equipment within the territory of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka

Waters in terms of the duly approved Long Term Power

System Development Plan. In the event of any interconnection of the National Grid of Sri Lanka with the transmission network of regional markets, such transmission interconnection shall be constructed only after obtaining the prior approval of the Cabinet of Ministers.