Tamil Nadu files Supreme Court affidavit accusing Karnataka of resource hoarding
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Federalism & Centre-State relations· Prelims + Mains·
Inter-state water disputes and federal resource governance: a key GS2 and GS3 topic.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu filed a Supreme Court affidavit accusing Karnataka of resource hoarding and failing to meet the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) mandated daily release of 4000 cusecs.
Background
Tamil Nadu reported Mettur reservoir storage at 29.60 TMC as of October 9, 2026. The state alleged that Karnataka failed to supply the required 22.519 TMC by early October.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCWMA mandated daily release: 4000 cusecs
- FactMettur reservoir storage (Oct 9, 2026): 29.60 TMC
- FactAlleged shortfall by Karnataka: 22.519 TMC
Prelims practice question
What is the daily release of water mandated by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)?
- (a)2500 cusecs
- (b)5000 cusecs
- (c)4000 cusecs
- (d)3000 cusecs
Show answer
Answer: (c) 4000 cusecs — The note states that the CWMA mandated a daily release of 4000 cusecs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state water sharing in India and the role of judicial and statutory bodies in resolving federal disputes over natural resources.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional friction: Conflict between state-level resource management and CWMA mandates
- Judicial intervention: Role of Supreme Court in mediating interstate water disputes
- Data asymmetry: Challenges in real-time monitoring of reservoir levels and flow rates
Keywords: Inter-state disputes · Federalism · Water Governance · Resource Allocation · Judicial Oversight
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