Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 27: Union Power Ministry today clarified that there is no change in the structure of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) as no previously existing member has been dropped and no new member has been added.
“The recently notified rules only specifies the technical qualifications required for the functional members-Power and Irrigation-in BBMB. The notified rules comply with the directions of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana in Jagmohan Singh Vs Union of India & Others,” the Union Power Ministry said in a statement.
As per the statement, the representation of all four member states-Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, are secured with them having their equal representation on the Board. The benefit accruing to states in the form of Power and Irrigation on pre-determined percentages also remain unchanged.
“Earlier, neither The Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966 nor BBMB Rules, 1974 specified the eligibility criteria and necessary qualification/relevant experience etc for appointment to the post of whole-time members in BBMB,” it explained and added that the recent rules will help ascertain the suitability of the candidate for appointment of members.
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