"The Punjab Council of Ministers today "decided in Public interest that the land acquired for SYL Canal Project which is presently vested in the Punjab government , free from all encumbrances, stands de-notified with immediate effect and shall forthwith vest in the original land owners of their lineal descendants/ legal representatives, free of cost."Giving this information, Punjab Chief Minister's Advisor on National Affairs and Media Mr. Harcharan Bains said that the decision comes into immediately effect and necessary orders are being passed .The meeting was presided over by the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal