SC Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Review Plea on Mekedatu Project
Context
The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project on the Cauvery River.
Key Highlights
- The Court found no valid grounds to review its earlier judgment.
- Karnataka’s DPR had already been examined by CWMA and CWRC.
- Tamil Nadu can still pursue legal remedies if the project gets approval.
- Karnataka stated that it would continue efforts to obtain clearances.
Key Facts
- Mekedatu Project is a proposed balancing reservoir and drinking-water project.
- Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) oversees water-sharing arrangements.
- CWRC assists CWMA in monitoring and regulation.
- Interstate river disputes are governed by Article 262 and the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
- The Cauvery basin is shared by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
