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Supreme Court Orders Punjab, Haryana to Supply 11,973 MU to Himachal Over 20 Years
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Supreme Court has resolved the long‑standing Bhakra‑Beas power dispute, directing Punjab and Haryana to deliver 11,973 megawatt‑hours to Himachal Pradesh over the next two decades.
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday finalized the Bhakra‑Beas power dispute, directing the states of Punjab and Haryana to supply a total of 11,973 megawatt‑hours (MU) of electricity to Himachal Pradesh over a 20‑year period. The order, issued after years of legal wrangling, mandates that the two northern states meet the agreed quota annually, with the first supply scheduled to begin in 2025.
The decision follows a series of petitions filed by Himachal Pradesh, which has long claimed that it has not received its rightful share of power generated by the Bhakra‑Beas Management Board. The Supreme Court’s ruling clarifies the allocation formula and imposes penalties for non‑compliance, ensuring a steady flow of electricity to the hilly state.
Experts say the ruling will help Himachal’s power deficit, which has been a bottleneck for industrial growth and rural electrification. Punjab and Haryana, meanwhile, are expected to adjust their transmission infrastructure to meet the new obligations.
The judgment is seen as a landmark step in inter‑state power agreements, setting a precedent for resolving similar disputes across the country.
The decision follows a series of petitions filed by Himachal Pradesh, which has long claimed that it has not received its rightful share of power generated by the Bhakra‑Beas Management Board. The Supreme Court’s ruling clarifies the allocation formula and imposes penalties for non‑compliance, ensuring a steady flow of electricity to the hilly state.
Experts say the ruling will help Himachal’s power deficit, which has been a bottleneck for industrial growth and rural electrification. Punjab and Haryana, meanwhile, are expected to adjust their transmission infrastructure to meet the new obligations.
The judgment is seen as a landmark step in inter‑state power agreements, setting a precedent for resolving similar disputes across the country.