Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute: Mahajan Commission Report Stands Final

The long-standing border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra has taken a new turn with the assertion by HK Patil that the Mahajan Commission report on the issue is final. The report, which was submitted in 1967, had recommended the transfer of certain border villages from Maharashtra to Karnataka. However, the implementation of the report has been pending for decades due to opposition from Maharashtra. The border dispute between the two states dates back to the reorganization of states in 1956, when the Bombay Reorganization Act was passed. The act led to the formation of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat from the erstwhile Bombay state. However, the boundaries between the new states were not clearly defined, leading to disputes over territory. The Mahajan Commission was set up in 1966 to resolve the border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The commission submitted its report in 1967, recommending the transfer of 865 villages from Maharashtra to Karnataka. However, the report was not implemented due to opposition from Maharashtra. The issue has been pending in the Supreme Court for decades, with both states presenting their cases. Recently, the Karnataka government has been pushing for the implementation of the Mahajan Commission report, while Maharashtra has been opposing it. The dispute has led to tensions between the two states, with both sides presenting their claims and counter-claims. The issue has also been politicized, with politicians from both states taking opposing stands. The Karnataka government has been arguing that the Mahajan Commission report is final and binding, while Maharashtra has been claiming that the report is not acceptable. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case soon, and a final verdict is expected to bring an end to the decades-long dispute. The border dispute has also had an impact on the people living in the border areas, who have been facing difficulties due to the uncertainty over their status. The dispute has also affected the development of the border areas, with both states hesitant to invest in the region due to the uncertainty over the boundaries. The finalization of the Mahajan Commission report is expected to bring an end to the dispute and pave the way for the development of the border areas.

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