Himachal CM claims state's share in Chandigarh, wants officers' posting on deputation

Shimla | Wednesday | 18th April, 2018

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Apart from this, the CM wanted Himachal Pradesh officers to be deputed in Chandigarh like Punjab and Haryana officers. Jai Ram Thakur stated that Himachal would fight legally to get its share in Chandigarh and wanted Himachal Pradesh officers to be posted in Chandigarh like Punjab and Haryana officers.“Himachal Pradesh will fight legally to get its share in Chandigarh land and also in Chandigarh Administration," he said. CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur has claimed Himachal Pradesh’s share in land and deputation of officers as far as administration is concerned in Punjab and Haryana’s capital Chandigarh.He said this while interacting with journalists in Chandigarh Press Club on Wednesday. He stated that Himachal Pradesh has 7.19% share in projects under Bhakra Beas Managament board (BBMB). We want Himachal officials to be posted here as per our share.”Citing a Supreme Court’s judgement, Thakur stated that the apex court had granted relief to Himachal Pradesh by allowing the share on September 27, 2011..