New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered Punjab and Haryana government to stop all agitations related to Sutlej Yamuna link canal. SYL canal is a contentious issue of water sharing between the two states, often leading to political logjam.
Making state governments accountable, the apex court said people must understand they cannot have agitation when the court is hearing the case.
Giving Centre time for mediating on SYL canal issue between the two states, the SC said matter should be resolved amiably and amicably.
The court also gave liberty to the states to come to such terms so that the settlement can happen.
Pulling up Punjab government for its stance on the issue, the SC warned the state government that it can’t defeat court orders.
Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for Centre, submitted that construction of SYL canal is also an “emotional issue” for people of both the states and that the Centre was making attempts to find a solution. He said even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concerns over the standoff.
On the other hand, counsel for Punjab government argued that several issues had come up in executing the orders of the court whereby the state was obligated to complete the construction of the canal in its territory.
But the bench retorted: “You can’t defeat the orders of this Court… you must comply with the decree and finish the construction first.”
Next hearing in the case is on September 7.
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