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Haryana CM moves resolution on SYL canal & Chandigarh issue in state assembly (Watch Video)
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Chandigarh, April 5, 2022: Amid the ongoing row over Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar laid down the resolution on claim of the Haryana to share the waters of Ravi and Beas rivers under Satluj Yamuna Link Canal (SYL).
In the resolution, the Khattar also objected to the recent resolution passed by the Punjab government demanding the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab.
"This is not acceptable to the people of Haryana. Haryana continues to retain its right to the Capital Territory of Chandigarh," read the resolution.
After Punjab, Haryana CM convened a special assembly session today on the ongoing row over Chandigarh.
Read the resolution moved by Haryana CM
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 173 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDUREAND THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS IN THE HARYANA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MOVED BY SHRI MANOHAR LAL, CHIEF MINISTER
1) The State of Haryana came into existence under the provisions of section 3 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The Act provided for several measures to give effect to the reorganization of Punjab into the States of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territories of Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh.
2) The right of Haryana to share waters of Ravi and Beas rivers by the construction of the Satluj Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) is historically, legally, judicially and constitutionally established over time. This august house has unanimously on at least seven occasions passed resolutions urging the early completion of theSYL canal. Several agreements, accords, Tribunal’s findings and judgments of the highest judiciary of the nation have all singularly
upheld the claim of Haryana to the waters and directed the completion of the SYL canal. In defiance and contrary to these directions and agreements, legislations were enacted by Punjab to deny the rightful claims of the State of Haryana.
3) The Indira Gandhi Agreement, the Rajiv Longowal Accord and the Venkatramaiah Commission have accepted the claim of Haryana to Hindi-speaking areas that fall within the territory of the State of Punjab. The transfer of Hindi speaking villages from Punjab to Haryana has also not been completed. This house notes with concern the resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly of Punjab on 1 st April, 2022 recommending that the matter for transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab be taken up with the Central Government. This is not acceptable to the people of Haryana. Haryana continues to retain its right to the Capital Territory of Chandigarh. Moreover this house has in the past passed resolutions for a separate High Court in the State of Haryana in Chandigarh in accordance with constitutional provisions.
4) The recent amendment in the rules of the Bhakra Beas Management Board by the Central Government for appointment of whole-time members goes against the spirit of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, which treats the river projects as common assets of the successor States of Punjab and Haryana.
5) The house notes with concern that the share of officers on deputation from the Government to Haryana to the Administration of the Union Territory (U.T) of Chandigarh has been reducing over the years.
6) Under these circumstances, this house resolves to urge the Central Government not to take any steps that would disturb the existing balance and to maintain harmony till all the issues emanating from the reorganisation of Punjab are settled. This house also urges the Central Government to take measures for the construction of the Satluj Yamuna Link Canal in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The house also urges the Central Government to prevail upon the State of Punjab to withdraw its case and permit the Hansi-Butana canal to be able carry waters to water deficient areas of the State of Haryana and equitable distribution. The house also urges the Central Government to ensure that the proportion earmarked for officers from the Government of Haryana to serve in the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh is continued in the same proportion as when the reorganisation of Punjab was envisaged.
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