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Punjab Opposes BBMB’s ₹8.58 Crore CISF Payment, Bills Haryana ₹113 Crore for Canal Maintenance

BBMB’s transfer clears the way for 296 CISF personnel to deploy at Bhakra and Nangal dams, prompting Punjab to seek a legal opinion after revoking consent

BBMB has sought deployment of CISF at critical sites managed by it, including Bhakra and Pong dams, power houses, and the downstream project regulating water supply to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
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Bhakra Beas Management Board manages Bhakra and Pong dams, power houses, and the downstream project regulating water supply to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. (HT File)

Overview

  • The Bhakra Beas Management Board remitted ₹8.58 crore to the Home Ministry on July 25 to fund the initial three-month deployment of 296 CISF personnel.
  • Punjab’s assembly and cabinet have unanimously withdrawn consent for CISF deployment at BBMB sites and stated the state will not bear any related costs.
  • In its July 30 cabinet meeting, Punjab decided to obtain a legal opinion on the BBMB payment and reaffirmed that its police force will continue guarding the dams.
  • An internal audit uncovered a pending ₹113.24 crore liability for Bhakra canal maintenance, leading Punjab to send a formal bill to the Haryana government.
  • The security funding row and canal dues dispute underscore enduring tensions between Punjab, the Centre and Haryana over water rights and jurisdiction.