Tamil Nadu contemplates Supreme Court move for CWMA enforcement powers over Karnataka water releases
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Inter-state water disputes and federalism: a GS2 case study on river basin management and enforcement.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu is contemplating a Supreme Court move to grant the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) enforcement powers due to Karnataka's alleged non-compliance with water release orders.
Background
Tamil Nadu claims Karnataka failed to comply with five of seven ordered water releases since July 29. The state proposes modeling the CWMA after the Bhakra Beas Management Board to address the current lack of enforcement powers.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority
- PlaceBhakra Beas Management Board: Model for proposed CWMA enforcement powers
Prelims practice question
Which body is proposed as a model for the Cauvery Water Management Authority's enforcement powers?
- (a)Godavari Water Authority
- (b)Krishna River Board
- (c)Bhakra Beas Management Board
- (d)Narmada Control Authority
Show answer
Answer: (c) Bhakra Beas Management Board — The note states that Tamil Nadu proposes modeling the CWMA after the Bhakra Beas Management Board.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state water sharing and the necessity of robust enforcement mechanisms in river basin management in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: CWMA's current lack of statutory enforcement powers to ensure compliance
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-level water rights and central/authority-led distribution mandates
Keywords: Inter-state water disputes · Enforcement mechanisms · Federalism · River basin management · Statutory authority
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