Question Q.4GS2GS2
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.
Main Body
Currently, 7 Interstate water disputes tribunals are established under ISRWD, 1956. Effectiveness: Positive: 1) Constitutional mandate under A-262 2) Faster resolution of cases due to separate tribunal 3) Consideration of public needs instead of purely legal considerations Issues: 1) Repetitive creation of tribunals (2 tribunals for Badman) 2) Delay in case hearing and case resolution
3Constitution of River tribunals is by executive => Independence decreases 4) Tendency to appeal to Supreme Court (Not allowed under ACT), even though binding 5) Ever changing river courses due to meandering Politicization of issue => Cost overruns in projects, Expel of delays => Cost overruns in projects, Non-utilization of water by both states, Loss by public time, Possibility of floods/droughts River Brute Act and ISRWD Act, 2256 should be modified for faster, efficient and consulting of expert judges for water resources sustainable management.
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Conclusion
River Brute Act and ISRWD Act should be modified for faster, efficient and consulting of expert judges for water resources sustainable management.
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Topper
THARUN TEJA
AIR 1232025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act
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