(a) whether the Central Water Commission has taken a final decision regarding distribution / releasing of Cauvery Water to Southern States during the summer season;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Central Water Commission has taken a final decision regarding distribution / releasing of Cauvery Water to Southern States during the summer season;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) to (c) Cauvery Water Dispute between the States of
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry was referred
to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) under the
provisions of Inter-State Water Disputes (ISWD) Act, 1956,
in June 1990. The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal has
passed an interim order on June 25, 1991. At present, the
Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal is holding regular hearings
for adjudicating the dispute.