CM takes decisive initiatives in major legal battles to safeguard Himachal’s interests

SHIMLA 5 August, 2026

· Will never compromise on the interests of State: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has demonstrated strong leadership in safeguarding the rights and interests of Himachal Pradesh by ensuring effective legal representation in several long-pending matters concerning the State. Under his leadership, the State Government has achieved significant progress in a number of important legal and administrative cases that had remained unresolved for years. He said that sustained efforts are being made to secure the State’s legitimate claims relating to the financial dues and power share from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) as well as the Shanan Hydroelectric Project.

The Chief Minister has consistently raised the issue of Himachal Pradesh’s outstanding financial dues of approximately Rs. 4,200 crore from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), along with the State’s rightful share of 13,066 million units of electricity on various forums. Despite a Supreme Court judgment delivered in favour of Himachal Pradesh nearly 15 years ago, the State has yet to receive its full entitlement. The State Government is also strongly pursuing its legitimate claim to a 7.19 per cent share in the land and assets of Chandigarh under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The Supreme Court has also upheld the validity of the State’s claim in this matter.

The issue of the Shanan hydroelectric project also remains one of the key priorities of the Chief Minister. Despite the expiry of the lease period, the Punjab government has not handed over the project to Himachal Pradesh. The state government has been vigorously pursuing the matter at various levels, and the case is presently under consideration before the Supreme Court.

Samagra Sikhsha