The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill.

If it appears to the Government of any State that a water dispute with the Government of another State has arisen or is likely to arise by reason of the fact that the interests of the State, or of any of the inhabitants thereof, in the waters of an inter-State river or river valley have been, or are likely to be, affected prejudicially by.

The Bill seeks to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. Disputes Resolution Committee: Under the Act, when a complaint is received from a state government regarding a water dispute, the central government may ask the affected states to undertake negotiations to settle the dispute.

Inter state water disputes arise when there is a dispute between two or more states on the use, distribution and control of rivers flowing in two or more states. To resolve the issues The Parliament of India had enacted Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956.

Context: Lok Sabha gave its approval to a proposal to set up a permanent tribunal to adjudicate on inter-state disputes over sharing of river waters. Background: Water and Constitution of India Water is a State subject; Entry 17 of State List deals with water i.e. water supply, irrigation, canal, drainage, embankments, water storage and water power.

Why a tribunal for all inter-state water disputes is an absolute necessity While setting up a tribunal, the Centre must not overlook the fact that public opinion in such disputes is critical and.

THE INTER STATE WATER DISPUTES RULES, 1959 Under Section 13 ofthe Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 (No. 33 1956) (As modified up to the FEBRUARY, 1989) New Delhi, the 23rd June, 1959 GR. 765:- In exercise ofthe powers conferred by Section 13 ofthe Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956(33 of 1956), the Central Government, after consultation.

The second stream of debates focus on legislation related to the interstate water disputes resolution. There are two legislation directly relevant: the Interstate Water Disputes Act 1956 and the River Boards Act 1956. RBA is the only instance where Center has used powers accrued under Entry 56 in union list, in matters related to interstate.

THE INTER-STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES ACT, 1956 33 OF 1956 1 (As modified up to 28 th March 2002).

Pursuant to the power conferred by the Constitution (article 262), Parliament has enacted the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.

It is contended that the dispute clearly falls within the scope of the Inter-State Water., 1956 and consequently the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is barred on a combined reading of Section 11 of the Inter-State Water Disputes Act and., authorising Parliament to provide for adjudication of any water dispute in relation to any inter-State river by making a law in that regard and sub.

Krishna River Water Dispute: This dispute is linked with the three states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The main basis of the dispute is associated with the Almati Dam constructed on river Krishna in the district Bijapur of Karnataka. Its foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister of India, Lai Bahadur Shastri, in 1968.

Source: Monthly Policy Review of PRS The proposed bill amends the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Act provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers and river valleys. Key features of the bill Under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, a state government may request the central government to.