Title: Tamil Nadu Government Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Release Cauvery Water
Subtitle: Karnataka government’s failure to release water to Tamil Nadu prompts legal action
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to file a petition in the Supreme Court, urging the Karnataka state government to promptly release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The petition is expected to be filed today, marking a significant step in resolving the ongoing water dispute between the two states.
Emphasizing the significance of Cauvery water for farming in Tamil Nadu, the state government has highlighted that Tamil Nadu farmers are relying on the water to cultivate Kuruvai crops. However, despite previous orders mandating the release of Tamil Nadu’s share of water, the government of Karnataka has failed to comply.
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan has expressed his concern and urgency, seeking swift action from the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee and the Cauvery Water Management Authority, both established by the Supreme Court. Duraimurugan has personally met with the Union Minister of Water Resources twice to convey the gravity of the situation.
The recent Cauvery Management Commission meeting held in Delhi was marred by more tension between the two states. According to media reports, Karnataka officials allegedly resorted to a threatening tone, leading Tamil Nadu officials to stage a walkout in protest.
With no satisfactory resolution in sight, the Tamil Nadu government feels compelled to approach the Supreme Court to seek justice. Officials assert that they have exhausted all other options.
In response, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking in Bengaluru, acknowledged the need for discussions on water distribution during times of insufficient supply. He stated that releasing additional water to Tamil Nadu at present is not feasible due to reduced rainfall this year. Siddaramaiah highlighted that last year’s abundant rainfall led to dams overflowing on the same day and emphasized the difficulty of water distribution in the current circumstances.
Cauvery Management Authority Chairman SK Haldar has insisted that the Karnataka government adhere to the Supreme Court’s order and release the designated 10,000 cubic feet of water per second to Tamil Nadu daily.
As a result, Minister Duraimurugan has stated his intention to seek justice for Tamil Nadu by approaching the Supreme Court. This development marks a crucial juncture in the long-standing Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with legal intervention aiming to bring about a fair resolution for both states.