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Harsh Santosh LodhaAIR 261· 2025

Question Q4GS2GS2

Assess the effectiveness of Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 in resolution of river water disputes. Also describe the potential impact of delays in resolution of water disputes.

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Recently, Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 was amended to reduce the deficiencies in effective handling of such cases. eg. 48 years taken to form Lawyery Dispute Tribunal.

Effectiveness in resolving disputes:

(A) Successes:

(I) Constitutional body under A 26R so huge powers and funding.

(II) Successful in resolving suite - Yamuna Issue case, etc.

(B) Failure:

(I) Inordinate delays in forming tribunal like 32 years for Resting.

2Unable to ideally implement decision on ground as partrosation of issue.

Impact of delay in resolution:

(I) Wastage of water resources as stay on its usage.

2Increasing regionalism and the cascading to other areas.
3Politicisation of issue for vote bank - increased polarisation.
4Livelihood of people dependent on that water resource affected.

Recent amendment calling for quick resolution and strict timelines are step in right direction to resolve such issues.

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Conclusion

Recent amendment calling for quick resolution and strict timelines are step in right direction to resolve such issues.

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Examiner score
1.1/10

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Topper

Harsh Santosh Lodha

AIR 2612025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Union and State Functions

Inter-State River Water Disputes

Writing Stats

160

Total words

4

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formal

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