Mekedatu Project Faces Legal Objection Over Cauvery Water Allocation

The chief minister reminded the Prime Minister that the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal, in its 2018 ruling, affirmed that states can regulate water within their territories only in line with the tribunal’s directives. He highlighted a prior decision involving Kerala’s Pamba hydro‑electric scheme, where the tribunal insisted on coordinated water releases to protect downstream interests. Vijay urged that any action altering the predetermined water allocation must be preceded by mutual agreement and thorough consultation, as mandated by the tribunal’s own provisions.