New Delhi, July 31 -- Himachal Pradesh's long-pending demand for payment of dues related to Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects since 1966 is set to be fulfilled as the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that an amicable settlement can be reached through a new cashless formula between the partner states. The Supreme Court in 2011 had upheld Himachal Pradesh's claim to a rightful share of 7.19% of the total power generated from the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas hydro projects. This entitlement was based on the population ratio transfer to Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. However, Punjab and Haryana have failed to clear the outstanding dues of 13,066 million units owed since 1966 even after nearly 15 years....