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Setback to Tamil Nadu government: SC refuses to pass order on plea seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 25) declined to pass orders on that petition by the Tamil Nadu government. The Tamil Nadu government had sought the release of 24,000 cusecs of water from the Kaveri river per day by Karnataka for crops. A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai was informed by ASG Aishwarya Bhati that a meeting of the authority is scheduled on Monday.
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 25) declined to pass orders on that petition by the Tamil Nadu government. The Tamil Nadu government had sought the release of 24,000 cusecs of water from the Kaveri river by Karnataka per day for crops.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai was informed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that a meeting of the Authority is scheduled on Monday. The court then sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the quantum of water released by Karnataka.
"We do not have any expertise on the matter. The Additional Solicitor General informed that the Authority is meeting on Monday to decide on the release of water for the next fortnight." The bench also included Justices PS Narasimha and PK Mishra. "We find it appropriate that the CWMA submits its report on whether the directions issued for the release of water have been complied with," the bench said.
