Punjab seeks Rs.1.44-lakh crore water royalty from Rajasthan
Chandigarh, March 19 -- The Punjab government on Wednesday demanded royalty from neighbouring Rajasthan for water supplied for its irrigation and drinking needs, claiming a staggering outstanding amount of Rs.1.44 lakh crore.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans to recover unpaid water royalty dues from the Rajasthan government under a 1920 tripartite agreement, following which the neighbouring state began receiving water.
He said Rajasthan gave royalty to Punjab for water till 1960, but it stopped thereafter.
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