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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?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

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

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?