Shimla, Nov 17,

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday asserted before the Union Government that Himachal Pradesh is legally entitled to a 7.19 percent share in Chandigarh’s land and assets as mandated under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and reinforced by the Supreme Court’s 2011 judgment. Speaking at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad, he demanded immediate action to honour this lawful entitlement. He also pressed for the appointment of a permanent Himachal representative in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the release of all pending dues owed to the State.

Reinforcing Himachal’s hydropower rights, the Chief Minister sought implementation of the 12 percent free power royalty in centrally operated projects and enhancement of the State’s

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