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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

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में न्यूनतम अनुभव में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा आवश्यक नहीं है?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?