US EditionSupreme Court's Nod on Mekedatu: DK Shivakumar Hails Decision as Win-Win for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court ruled Tamil Nadu's challenge premature as expert bodies continue reviewing Karnataka's Mekedatu Detailed Project Report, with legal recourse available post-approval.
- On November 13, 2025 the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain Tamil Nadu's plea on the Mekedatu reservoir, calling the application 'premature' and directing return after expert review.
- The DPR is currently under review by the CWMA and CWRC, and the CWC said it will accept any report only after approvals from these two authorities.
- Project documents show the reservoir's capacity and catchment concerns, with Tamil Nadu citing 67.16 TMC ft and Karnataka planning 4.75 TMC ft use, about 400 MW generation, and Rs 9,000 crore to Rs 14,000 crore cost.
- The court stressed Karnataka's duty to release Cauvery water allocated to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and said parties could seek legal remedies if the DPR wins approval.
- The dispute traces to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and its 2007 verdict, which allocated 419 and 270 thousand million cubic feet, with the Supreme Court previously declining technical intervention in August 25, 2023 order.
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Supreme Court's Nod on Mekedatu: DK Shivakumar Hails Decision as Win-Win for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court's Nod on Mekedatu: DK Shivakumar Hails Decision as Win-Win for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In a move welcomed by Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the Supreme Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu's plea against the planned Mekedatu dam construction on the Cauvery River. Shivakumar emphasized the court's decision as a significant step forward, benefiting both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.Addressing reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Shi…
SC rejects Tamil Nadu's plea against construction of Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project
New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea by the Tamil Nadu government against construction of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project across the Cauvery river by Karnataka, terming it “premature” . A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices K Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria said the […]
Supreme Court rules Tamil Nadu's challenge to Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir project as 'premature,' allowing further legal measures post- Detailed Project Report approval.
Won't intervene, expert bodies must decide: Top court on Cauvery water-sharing row
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Cauvery water-sharing issue, calling Tamil Nadu’s plea against the Mekedatu DPR misconceived. The court said expert bodies like CWMA and CWRA must decide. It reiterated that non-compliance by Karnataka risks contempt.
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