Himachal chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said if Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is not willing to comply with the state government’s energy policy the state government is ready to take over three projects i.e. 210 MW Luhri Phase-1, 382 MW Sunni Project and 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydropower projects, assigned to SJVNL and sought its response by January 15, 2025.
The CM said this in a meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at Shimla on Thursday.
He said , “ As per state’s revised energy policy the hydro power projects have to give 12 percent royalty as state’s share for first 12 years, 18 percent for next 18 years and 30 percent for subsequent years and asserted Central PSUs should also give royalty as all private companies are already complying with the policy.”
The CM also sought Union government’s help in getting back 110 MW Shanan Power Project in Mandi district from Punjab government after expiry of 99 years leases. In response, the Union Minister assured him that he would review the Act and take appropriate action accordingly.
The Chief Minister also urged the Union Government to direct Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to release 13,066 million units of outstanding power arrears owed to Himachal Pradesh, from November 1996 to October 2011, as per Supreme Court ruling.
CM Sir is right here,already the BBMB agreement also needs to be implemented & amendments. The Kings ruling ruling was over after independence in India but British rulings decade agreement still continuing in case of Shanan Hydel Power Project in HP.CM Sir Righly demands this Project, but the court…..