Breaking: High Court bars Punjab from interfering in BBMB operations
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 7, 2025: In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble High Court has delivered a major decision regarding water distribution to Haryana and the functioning of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
The court has clearly directed that the Punjab government and Punjab Police must not interfere in any way with the day-to-day operations of the BBMB and the Lohand Control Room Water Regulation Offices.
According to the order, the Punjab government and Punjab Police are prohibited from obstructing or intervening in the functioning of the BBMB and its offices.The court further emphasized that Punjab is bound to comply with the decisions taken in the meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary on May 2.
If Punjab has any grievances or objections, the court has advised that the state should present its case to the central government rather than disrupt the functioning of the BBMB.