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Water Disputes: Constitutional and Statutory Mechanisms

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Inter-state river conflicts arise over resource allocation (e.g., Cauvery, Krishna). Article 262 empowers Parliament to legislate for adjudication, leading to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act. Tribunals formed under this act settle disputes, their awards binding. The Supreme Court generally lacks jurisdiction except for special appeals. Politicization, prolonged legal battles, and non-implementation hamper swift resolution. Calls for a permanent tribunal or alternative dispute resolution methods highlight the complexity of balancing upstream-downstream interests. This scenario underscores how India’s federal structure addresses shared natural resources, striving for equity while upholding states’ constitutional rights over water usage.

Practice Questions

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?