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News Topical, Digital Desk : The dispute over water between Punjab and Haryana is increasing. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal dispute. During the hearing, the Supreme Court directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to cooperate with the central government in resolving the dispute. The central government has also put forward its stand on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal dispute in the court.
What did the Center say in the Supreme Court?
The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that it has taken effective steps to resolve the issue of Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal dispute in an amicable manner. The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it has made efforts for mediation but the states will have to abide by their words. At the same time, the Supreme Court has said that if the issue is not resolved amicably, the next hearing of the case will be on August 13.
If the matter is not resolved, a hearing will be held
On Tuesday, a bench of Supreme Court Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih heard the entire matter. The bench said- "We direct both the states to cooperate with the Union of India in reaching an amicable solution. If the matter is not resolved by August 13, then it will be heard."
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