AN ANALYSIS ON INTER-STATE WATER TRIBUNALS

AUTHOR – MAANASHA K, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – MAANASHA K, AN ANALYSIS ON INTER-STATE WATER TRIBUNALS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 348-351, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

                              The Constitution of India has given all the necessary powers to govern the water resources and to resolve disputes that arise in the use, control and distribution of inter-state rivers. Since the constitution talks only about the provisions relating to sharing and managing the resources between states and adjudication of disputes, the great deal since the independence of India is to flesh out the provisions of constitution and to implement its provision. However, these were not adequate giving rise to disputes at the central level as well as between two or more states and consequent politicisation of disputes. This article look beyond the proportional distribution of water among the stakeholders, including farmers, industries, local governments. This article deals with the national water tribunal with is essential in balancing developmental needs with ecological preservation. This tribunal adjudicates cases relating to agricultural, industrial, domestic and environmental matters. The purpose of water tribunal is generally to ensure that water resources are managed in a sustainable, fair and equitable way while taking into account the interests of all stakeholders involved. The national water tribunal is a quasi-judicial body which is specialised in resolving disputes arising related to water resources, allocation, and management. The major disputes on water resources is mainly due to population growth, industrialisation, and climate change and additionally due to conflicts over water rights, its usage and environmental impact which becomes more frequent and complex. This article discusses about the functions, significance, and challenges of the national water tribunal in maintaining water justice and promoting environmental sustainability.