Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 133 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
Article 262 enables Parliament to resolve inter-state water disputes, excluding Court jurisdiction. It has enacted Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Effectiveness of Act in resolution of disputes Impact of delays in resolution of water disputes
Body · points and prose
s, without courts interference (2) Encourages cooperative federalism by representation to states' voice
Not effective (1) Setting up of multiple tribunals (eg Kaveri dispute between TN & Karnataka) (2) Non-acceptance of tribunal awards (3) Continued litigation in courts
Impact of delays in resolution of water disputes
(1) Crisis for public: Limited availability for drinking water, irrigation etc
(2) Haulted development: Can't build dams, hydro power infrastructure etc (eg Mekedatu)
(3) Threat to cooperative federalism as disputes spill over to other areas between states.
(4) Lack of cooperation during floods etc (eg → Haryana-Delhi during Yamuna floods 2023)
Way forward → timely resolution with binding awards
→ Use of technology (like drones) to assess fair share based on requirement
→ Utilise Inter State Council (Art 263) & zonal council.
Close · a way forward
Interstate Water disputes must be swiftly resolved for long term public welfare & water security.