Section 31
Saving of the powers of the Central Government in relation to the Bhakra-Nangal Project.
The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954
About this Act
An Act to provide for the formation of the new State of Himachal Pradesh by uniting the existing States of Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur, and for matters connected therewith.
Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to derogate from the powers of the Central
Government to make such arrangements or to take such action in relation to the Bhakra-Nangal
Project as may, having due regard to the purposes of the Project, be necessary to ensure its proper
administration and effective implementation.