The seems to have toughened its stand after Punjabs opposition to the Central Governments decision to waive the no objection certificate (NOC) condition for the withdrawal of water by Himachal from BBMB projects for Irrigation purpose. It may now seek 7.19 per cent share in other sectors as well.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said, Himachal will seek its legitimate 7.19 per cent share as per the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 in every sector, be it in Chandigarh or the royalty from BBMB projects.
The state government toughens stand after Punjab opposed the Centres decision to waive the NOC condition for the withdrawal of water by Himachal from BBMB projects for irrigation purpose
Sukhvinder Sukhu has been demanding royalty from BBMB projects so as to raise revenue for the cash-strapped state, which is under a debt of Rs 75,000 crore