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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh brimming, Nagarjuna Sagar is 95% full
Reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh witnessed robust inflows this monsoon, with combined water storage of all reservoirs — major, medium and minor — reaching 738.76 tmc as against the total capacity of 1,004 tmc, which is 73.56 % on Friday. The Srisailam reservoir on the Krishna river has witnessed significant inflows amid continued rainfall in the upstream regions, prompting steady water releases to maintain reservoir safety and manage power generation. As of 7 P.M. on Friday, the reservoir's water level stood at 268.975 metres (882.50 feet), just below its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 269.750 metres (885.00 feet). The gross storage currently is 201.58 tmc, with a live storage of 198.16 tmc out of the total live capacity of 212.38 tmc. Similarly, the Nagarjuna Sagar Project (NSP), also witnessed inflows. The current storage stood at 298.01 tmc as against the gross storage capacity of 312.05 tmc, 95.50%. The water impounded at the Pulichintala project is 40.49 tmc as against the gross capacity of 45.77 tmc. The water is being discharged from the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada. The water stored in the barrage is 3.07 tmc compared to the capacity of 3.07 tmc, which is 100%. Inflows at Srisailam The Srisailam reservoir is witnessing massive inflows following upstream discharges, particularly from the Jurala and Sunkesula projects. The project is receiving an instantaneous inflow of 2,52,560 cusecs, primarily fed by Jurala Project's 1,85,459 cusecs spillway release and an additional 23,607 cusecs overall from Jurala, along with 43,494 cusecs from Sunkesula. There are no current contributions from the Handri or local catchments. The total realised inflow at the reservoir is estimated at 3,17,980 cusecs. To regulate the rising water levels, the outflow has been increased to 3,20,841 cusecs, distributed across various channels. This includes 35,000 cusecs via the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator (PRP), 3,225 cusecs into the HNSS Canal, and 1,600 cusecs through the Mylavaram Canal. No water is currently being lifted via the Muchumarri Lift Irrigation Scheme. Hydropower generation has been stepped up significantly. The Right Power House is discharging 30,277 cusecs, and the Left Power House 35,315 cusecs, totalling 65,592 cusecs for electricity production. To handle the remaining surplus, 2,15,424 cusecs is being released through eight spillway gates, each raised by 10 feet. The PH-2 pump mode remains inactive at this stage, suggesting no immediate reverse pumping operations. Authorities continue to closely monitor the inflows and reservoir safety. With upstream projects contributing large volumes and rainfall forecasted to continue in parts of the catchment, authorities have ensured all safety protocols are in place.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC: Notary Attested Affidavits Valid for Govt Tenders Unless Magistrate Clause Explicit
Nagpur: In a significant ruling set to streamline govt bidding procedures, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court has ruled that affidavits attested by a notary public are sufficient for participation in public tenders, unless an explicit requirement for magistrate attestation is stated in the bid document or related policy. A division bench of justices Nitin Sambre and Vrushali Joshi quashed the disqualification of a Yavatmal contractor, who was barred from a Rs55 lakh tender issued by the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC) for submitting an affidavit attested by a notary instead of a magistrate. "The petitioner executed the affidavit in compliance with statutory provisions," the bench noted, adding that VIDC's rejection of the bid amounted to a 'complete non-application of mind'. The petitioner, represented by counsel Tejas Deshpande, had bid for furnishing and repair work under the Wardha Barrage (Hadgaon) Lift Irrigation Scheme. He submitted an affidavit on Rs100 stamp paper, duly notarised in Form 6 format. However, on April 15, 2025, VIDC rejected his bid citing Clause 13(vi)(7) of the tender, which officials claimed mandated attestation by an executive or district magistrate. Deshpande argued that the said clause made no such specification and that a govt resolution issued on October 18, 2023, also did not insist on a magistrate's attestation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The court concurred, affirming that the Notaries Act, 1952, empowers notaries to administer oaths and validate affidavits, making notarised documents legally enforceable. The bench observed that VIDC effectively imposed a requirement that did not exist in either the tender conditions or state policy, thereby arbitrarily excluding a valid bid. It directed the agency to open and consider the petitioner's financial proposal. "Our observations lead to drawing the only conclusion that the petitioner complied with the tender condition and by no stretch of imagination leads to any other inference that the affidavit sworn before the notary cannot be equated with that of the affidavit sworn before the executive/district magistrate. The latter are appointed under the criminal law and it is not that any special powers are conferred on them while giving the oath or affirmation to that effect," the judges said. The ruling is expected to curb discretionary disqualifications by state agencies and clarifies that notarised affidavits, unless explicitly disallowed, meet the legal standard for tender compliance , Deshpande said.
