Interstate border disputes, if not promptly and impartially settled, can transform into persistent issues that impede development and generate friction. Highlighting the constitutional and legal framework to resolve interstate disputes, explain why Independent India has failed to resolve inter-state border disputes.

The current dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka meet Belgium region shows inter-state border disputes in India. Interstate border dispute impeding development and generating friction. The disputes occur movement within a particular state. During COVID crisis in Karnataka. Disputes over trans-boundary sewers. Blame games during natural disasters. Delhi-Haryana-Himachal Pradesh head.

Article 263 for resolving disputes through dialogue. Inter-state council. Article 264 for creation of river boards and tribunal under miners. Article 13 I + Power of supreme court to resolve dispute. GST council for fostering dialogue on economic issues. Reasons why Independent India has failed: Appeal from tribunals keep the dispute resolution pending. Kaveri river continues after 22 year dispute. Executive regionalism in state. No mechanism to enforce the adjudication of tribunals.