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Supreme Court Resolves Power Dispute, Himachal to Receive 11,973 MU from Punjab, Haryana
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court has settled a long-standing dispute over unpaid electricity dues, directing Punjab and Haryana to provide Himachal Pradesh with 11,973 million units (MU) over 20 years. This follows a 2011 ruling affirming Himachal's share of 7.19% from BBMB projects.
Key points
- The Supreme Court directed Punjab and Haryana to provide 11,973 MU of electricity to Himachal Pradesh over 20 years.
- The settlement is based on a 2011 Supreme Court ruling recognizing Himachal's 7.19% share in BBMB projects.
- Punjab and Haryana had not cleared dues amounting to 13,066 MU since 1966.
- The arrangement includes an adjustment of Rs 420 crore towards Himachal's share of historical capital costs.
- The Centre's proposal was initially for a 15-year payment plan, which was not agreed upon by the states.
Key insights
- The resolution of this dispute may enhance inter-state relations between Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
- The energy-based settlement approach could serve as a precedent for resolving similar disputes in the future.
- This decision may alleviate financial pressures on Himachal Pradesh by eliminating the need for cash payments.
Why it matters
This settlement could ensure a stable electricity supply for Himachal Pradesh, impacting its energy security.
Entities
Supreme Court· OrganizationHimachal Pradesh· StatePunjab· StateHaryana· StateBhakra Beas Management Board· Organization
Source
Times of India
