Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea on Cauvery water release on August 13
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government seeking directions for the release of its share of Cauvery river water from Karnataka. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant scheduled the hearing for August 13. Tamil Nadu alleges that Karnataka has failed to comply with water allocation orders, causing significant distress to farmers in the Cauvery basin during a rain-deficient year.
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What Happened
The Supreme Court of India agreed on Monday to hear a plea from the Tamil Nadu government requesting that Karnataka be directed to release its allocated share of Cauvery river water. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana set the hearing date for August 13. The petition contends that Karnataka has failed to provide the required water during the months of June and July, leading to shortages in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu officials argue that the lack of water has negatively impacted farmers who rely on the river for their livelihoods. The state government, led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, maintains that Karnataka has not adhered to the directives of the Cauvery Water Tribunal. The DMK has also filed a separate application seeking similar directions to ensure the state receives its proportional share of water.
Background
The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was established to adjudicate the long-standing water-sharing conflict between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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Key Facts
- The Supreme Court will hear the Cauvery water dispute case on August 13.
- Tamil Nadu filed the petition seeking the release of its share of water from Karnataka.
- The bench hearing the case is led by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
- Tamil Nadu claims Karnataka failed to release the required water in June and July.
- The DMK has also filed an application regarding the water dispute.
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