Water (Use, Control & Distribution) is a state subject (Entry 17).
Some Exceptions -
Art. 262 in Part XII deals with dispute resolution w.r.t an inter-state river. Constitution makes below provisions in this regard.
1. Parliament can provide mechanism to resolve disputes regarding regulate use, distribution or control of any inter-stare river water or valley by enacting a law
2. Parliament can also declare that SC or any other court do not have any jurisdiction on the above subject.
With these provisions, the Parliament has enacted -
1. River Boards Act (1956) -> River Boards
2. Inter-State Water Disputes Act (1956)
Govt. has set up 6 inter-state water dispute tribunal till date.
Some Exceptions -
Art. 262 in Part XII deals with dispute resolution w.r.t an inter-state river. Constitution makes below provisions in this regard.
1. Parliament can provide mechanism to resolve disputes regarding regulate use, distribution or control of any inter-stare river water or valley by enacting a law
2. Parliament can also declare that SC or any other court do not have any jurisdiction on the above subject.
With these provisions, the Parliament has enacted -
1. River Boards Act (1956) -> River Boards
2. Inter-State Water Disputes Act (1956)
Govt. has set up 6 inter-state water dispute tribunal till date.
- Krishna Tribunal (1969)
- Godavari Tribunal (1969)
- Narmada Tribunal (1969)
- Ravi and Beas Tribunal (1986)
- Cauvery Tribunal (1990)
- Second Krishna Tribunal (2004)
- Mahadayi/Mandovi Tribunal (2010)
- Vanshadhara Tribunal (2010)
Other River Disputes :
- Mullaperiyar issue - http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/mullaperiyar-final-hearing-date-to-be-fixed-on-nov-5/article3970786.ece
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