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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Outrage in Karnataka after Goa chief minister says Centre won't approve Mahadayi project
Bengaluru: The state govt has taken strong objection to Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant's remarks in the Goa legislative assembly Tuesday, claiming Union minister for environment and forests, Bhupendra Yadav, had assured him that the Centre will not approve Karnataka's Mahadayi project. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil Wednesday said Sawant's remark has shocked Karnataka and demanded that the Centre immediately grant approval for the project, considering interests of people in the region and farmers of North Karnataka. Enumerating the sequence of events, Patil said the Mahadayi water dispute tribunal delivered a final verdict, which was published in the central govt's gazette. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Karnataka had requested to divert 7.6tmc feet of water from the Kalasa-Banduri project to the Malaprabha basin, but the tribunal, while approving the inter-basin diversion, allocated only 3.9tmc feet. Karnataka then submitted a proposal to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for clearance to implement the project. Goa objected, claiming that 10.6 hectares of forest land falls within the Kali and Sahyadri tiger reserve areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But on Jan 23, 2024, NTCA recommended use of this forest area. "But the National Wildlife Board has been delaying taking a decision on the recommendation. The Supreme Court has not issued any order to halt Karnataka's Mahadayi project," said Patil. He also said the Central Water Commission approved the revised detailed project report for the Kalasa and Banduri projects on Dec 29, 2022. The Supreme Court also dismissed Goa's interim application against Karnataka's Kalasa project, rejecting Goa's plea for an injunction on April 19, 2023. "Despite no judicial hindrances, Karnataka faces unnecessary obstacles in implementing legitimate, legal, and constitutionally protected projects, which is unjust in a federal system," said Patil. He said the central govt's delay in granting the necessary approvals for these legally settled projects under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act is causing public outrage.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Krishna water tribunal gets a year's extension from August 1
Representative image NEW DELHI: Days after granting an extension to Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, the country's oldest water disputes tribunal, the Centre has extended the tenure of Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal as well. Constituted in April 2004 to adjudicate the river water-sharing dispute among Maharashtra, Karnataka and erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, Krishna tribunal has got an extension of another year, with effect from August 1. Krishna tribunal is one of the four active river-water tribunals in India, which have got extensions year after year, as they haven't managed to come up with an acceptable decision despite their extended tenures. "The said tribunals were constituted to adjudicate disputes between two or more states and therefore need to work towards early resolution, particularly since such disputes involve public interest and public welfare. Given the wide-reaching implications of such adjudication, I believe the proceedings should be completed in a time-bound manner while also adhering to the procedural laws," said Khushal Garg, a Delhi high court advocate who has been following the issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia melirik jet tempur J-10 milik China. Mengapa para pakar memperingatkan untuk hati-hati? CNA Indonesia Baca Undo Noting that granting repeated extensions dilutes the essence of justice, he said, "The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 may be amended to incorporate fixed timelines for final decisions, as it would expedite resolution process". The terms of reference of the 21-year-old Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal were amended last year to accommodate the water-sharing concerns of a fourth state, Telangana, as well, factoring in issues arising out of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Krishna tribunal granted a year's extension, Jal Shakti minister meets CMs of Andhra, Telangana to resolve disputes
Union Jal Shakti minister C R Patil (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Days after granting an extension to the Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, the country's oldest water disputes tribunal, the centre has extended the tenure of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal as well. Constituted in April 2004 to adjudicate the river water-sharing dispute among Maharashtra, Karnataka and erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, the Krishna tribunal has got an extension of another year, with effect from August 1. The Krishna tribunal is one of the four active river-water tribunals in the country, which have got extensions year after year, as they have not managed to come up with an acceptable decision despite their extended tenures. 'The said tribunals were constituted to adjudicate disputes between two or more states and therefore need to work towards early resolution, particularly since such disputes involve public interest and public welfare. Given the wide-reaching implications of such adjudication, I believe the proceedings should be completed in a time-bound manner while also adhering to the procedural laws,' said Khushal Garg, a Delhi high court advocate who has been following the issue. Noting that granting repeated extensions dilutes the essence of justice, he said, 'The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 may be amended to incorporate fixed timelines for final decisions, as it would expedite the resolution process'. The terms of reference of the 21-year-old Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal were amended last year to accommodate the water-sharing concerns of a fourth state, Telangana, as well, factoring in issues arising out of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. Meanwhile, Union Jal Shakti minister C R Patil on Wednesday convened a meeting with chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu and chief minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy to address the prevailing water-related issues between the two states. It was decided at the meeting to set up a committee in a week to resolve the dispute between the two states over the proposed Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project (PBLP). Both states agreed on the installation of telemetry devices for real-time monitoring of water flows in the Krishna Basin. It was also agreed that immediate measures would be taken to address maintenance issues to safeguard Srisailam dam. Further, the two states decided that the office of Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) would be shifted to Vijayawada or Amravati. Besides the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal and Ravi and Beas tribunal, the other two active tribunals are the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal for Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka (set up in Nov 2010), and Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal for Odisha and Chhattisgarh (Mar 2018). Suggesting a way out to arrive at a certain decision in such long pending disputes, Garg said that the working of the Vansadhara Water Dispute Tribunal could also be referred to as how the Tribunal has given two decisions, one interim and the other as its final decision in the dispute. "So far as the interim order was concerned, the same was challenged before the Supreme Court. Despite the pendency of the challenge before the apex court, the Tribunal proceeded with the matter as there was no stay order passed by the Supreme Court and passed the final order on the reference made. Consequently, the Tribunal was dissolved by the central government with effect from March 10, 2022," he said.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre grants one-year extension to Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal
New Delhi: The Centre has granted yet another extension to the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal , allowing it time until July 31, 2026, to submit its final report and decision regarding the long-standing inter-state water-sharing dispute involving the Krishna river. The notification issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti states that the extension was made under the powers conferred by the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Project Management Degree Data Analytics Design Thinking Leadership Finance Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Management MBA Cybersecurity PGDM Others others Product Management Data Science Public Policy CXO Healthcare Data Science Technology healthcare MCA Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details This comes in response to a formal request made by the Tribunal, which sought more time to complete its work. The Tribunal's tenure had previously been extended till July 31, 2025, via a March 2024 notification. Originally constituted in April 2004, the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal was set up to adjudicate disputes between Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra over the sharing of Krishna River waters. Live Events The Tribunal had submitted its initial report in December 2010, but references and objections raised by the states necessitated further hearings and decisions. Further complicating the issue was the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, after which the newly formed Telangana also became a stakeholder in the Krishna water dispute. Since then, its deadline has been extended multiple times through successive notifications. The latest extension continues the pattern, with the government citing section 5(3) of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, allowing for more time "in public interest and to address the concerns of the party states". Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Jal Shakti minister to host Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs to discuss Banakacherla project
HYDERABAD: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil has convened a meeting with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting, scheduled for 2.30 pm, gains significance against the backdrop of renewed tensions between the two states over water sharing, particularly following Andhra Pradesh's announcement of the Polavaram-Banakacherla project to divert 200 tmcft of Godavari water to the Penna basin via the Krishna basin. Both chief ministers have previously expressed their willingness to resolve interstate water disputes through dialogue. However, Telangana has strongly objected to the proposed AP project, citing the lack of mandatory clearances from the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Apex Council and the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB). It is worth noting that both the Polavaram Project Authority and the GRMB had raised concerns over the project, stating that it requires a fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) and either a new water-sharing agreement or tribunal ruling to proceed. It remains to be seen whether the Ministry of Jal Shakti will push for a negotiated settlement between the two states, similar to efforts made on the Krishna water-sharing issue or invoke Section 3 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, to refer the matter to a tribunal. An official release from the Telangana Chief Minister's Office on Monday stated that Revanth is determined to press for the state's rightful share of river waters and is committed to utilising every drop from both the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Revanth looks to correct past injustices At the meeting, Revanth is expected to urge the Union minister to expedite clearances for Telangana's irrigation projects on the Krishna river and seek central assistance for their completion. He has also directed officials to find a lasting resolution to the state's long-pending river water issues and to correct past injustices.
