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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAYAIR 154· 2025

Question Q4Assess effectiveness and describe impactGS2GS2

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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Introduction

Inter-State River Water Disputes Act 1956 outlines procedure and appoints national to resolve inter-state rivers water disputes. Eg: Mahanadi Tribunal, Cauvery Tribunal.

22 words

Main Body

Analysis of Effectiveness:

Pros:

Obsoltion by Dialogue and conversation
Present debate in political environment, resolution outside sect jurisdiction without delay.

Cons:

Old rival tribunals have delivered awards
Fine decades to decide the award.
Studies not honouring the award informed.

Impact of delays in settlement:

1Livelihood: Drinking water (Zrngation) water to upstream states impacted.
2Politicization: Used by political leaders to draw votes during elections without evidence.
2Esteem of Trust: Trust in dispute attorneys ostilitie reduces which leads to dischrging culture.
4Economic: Federal Disputes and Economic Blocked: also debt investment in region.
5Regionalism: External regional sentiment in the population, clashes, riots etc.

State Tribunal (Upper) Time bound to Compulsory hearing of award to use Entire activities to resolve dispute.

127 words9 paragraphs

Conclusion

State Tribunal (Upper) Time bound to Compulsory hearing of award to use Entire activities to resolve dispute.

17 words

Examiner score
0.7/10

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Topper

ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

AIR 1542025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Federalism

Inter-State River Water Disputes

Writing Stats

166

Total words

9

Paragraphs

analytical

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