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Karnataka CM Expects Imminent Supreme Court Verdict on Cauvery Water Dispute

  • Posted on August 30, 2023
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In a significant development, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar remarked on Tuesday that the Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict on the longstanding Cauvery water dispute soon. Speaking to media personnel in Mysuru, Shivakumar affirmed the state's commitment to safeguard its interests.

"We will await the conclusion of the ongoing hearing. Our arguments will be presented to uphold the state's interests," Shivakumar stated, highlighting the state's proactive approach.

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Karnataka Chief Minister anticipates swift Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery water row, vowing to protect state interests.

Shivakumar refrained from providing a detailed response until the Supreme Court ruling was officially announced. This update follows the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's recent interim order mandating Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu daily until September 2.

Earlier, the Supreme Court refrained from issuing an order regarding Tamil Nadu's plea for releasing Cauvery water, citing its lack of expertise. Instead, it sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding Karnataka's water release quantum.

Tamil Nadu had petitioned for Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of water daily from its reservoirs. Karnataka countered the plea, asserting that the application presumed normal rainfall conditions, disregarding the current distressed water year with a 25% rainfall deficit and a 42.5% reduction in reservoir inflow by August 9.

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In a significant development, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar remarked on Tuesday that the Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict on the longstanding Cauvery water dispute soon.

Karnataka CM Siddaramiah has directed the Water Resources Department to prioritize the welfare of local farmers in water allocation decisions. He emphasized the need to balance water distribution without depleting reservoirs.

The Cauvery water dispute has remained a contentious issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over several decades, centering on sharing water from the Cauvery River—an essential irrigation and drinking water source.

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT), established on June 2, 1990, by the Indian government, aimed to arbitrate disputes related to water-sharing capacities among Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry. The Cauvery River flows through these states before draining into the Bay of Bengal.

 

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