Question : CAUVERY WATER TO SOUTHERN STATES



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.