Shimla: Emboldened by the Supreme Court directive asking the central government to play a mediator role in attempting a ‘negotiated settlement’ over sharing of hydropower between Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in Bhakra and Beas projects, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has sought an early convening of meeting to trash out the long pending dispute.
“The ball is in the centre’s court. Despite the Supreme Court directing the central government on 29th April to hold a meeting with the disputing states within 3 weeks, we have received no intimation about one being held so far,” said Dhumal. “The power minister should call the meeting at the earliest, where we can present our case, said the chief minister, who also holds charge of power ministry.
The court’s directive came about on a civil suit filed by Himachal Pradesh under Article 138 of the constitution filed on 6th June, 1996 demanding legitimate share of 7.19% in Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects under the Punjab Re-organisation Act 1966 as well as allowing 12% free power from these projects. The state has also laid claim to arrears from the revenues accruing from these projects.Read Full Story
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