A Vacation Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan directed Himachal Pradesh to release the water tomorrow with prior intimation to Haryana government.
Pertinently, it also directed that Haryana should not obstruct the onward flow of water to Delhi from Himachal but should instead facilitate the same.
“Since Himachal has no objection, we direct that it shall transfer 137 cusecs from upstream so water reaches Hathnikund barrage and reaches Delhi through Wazirabad. As and when the surplus water is released by State of Himachal Pradesh with prior intimation, the State of Haryana shall facilitate the flow of water from Hathnikund to Wazirabad so it reaches Delhi without obstruction so the residents get drinking water,” the Court directed.
The Court also directed Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) to measure the water for its onward flow.
“Considering the urgency, we direct Himachal Pradesh to release the water tomorrow with prior intimation to Haryana and UYRB shall measure the water for onward supply. Status report be submitted on Monday, list on Monday,” the Court said.
Source: Barandbench
