Punjab Newsline, Shimla, September 7-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a meeting of senior officers of the Energy Department here today, emphasized on the need to assert Himachal Pradesh's rightful claims in the Court of Law to maximize benefits to the people of the State. He said that 110 MW Shanan Hydel Project in Jogindernagar must be handed over to Himachal Pradesh, as the lease period of this project in favour of Punjab has expired.
He said that the State Govt would urge the Supreme Court to direct the Punjab Govt to handover the project back to Himachal Pradesh before 31st October this year. He said that the matter would also be taken up with the Govt of India and the Punjab Govt to ensure prompt transfer of the project.
The State Govt would also expedite the matter of securing HP's legitimate rights in the BBMB, as adjudicated by the Supreme Court earlier, stated the Chief Minister. The State Government will leave no stone unturned to achieve this goal, he affirmed, adding that a notice of non-compliance of the implementation agreement will be served to JSW Company regarding the 1045 MW Karcham Wangtoo Hydro Power Project as well.