Gnanaambigai. M, B.A. LL.B (Hons.), The Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law, Tharamani, Chennai
ABSTRACT:
Only 4% of the world's renewable water resources are found in India, while having 18% of the world's population. The nation's water supply is unevenly distributed, and states frequently disagree on how the nation's rivers should be distributed. In India, there are seven important rivers. Here are some of them: Narmada is among the rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Ganga Yamuna Brahmaputra Meghna Mahanadi Krishna Godavari are some of the rivers that make up the Tapti Sabarmati Purna system that empties into the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, each of them has numerous tributaries. The State List comprises water. Since Entry 17 is on the list, states may pass laws pertaining to rivers. The Central government, however, is given the authority to control and develop interstate rivers and river valleys by Entry 56 of the Union List. According to Article 262, the Parliament may make provisions for the resolution of any dissatisfaction or grievance involving the usage, distribution, or management of any interstate river or river valley. Although the tribunals have settled many river dispute issues and have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all sides, the Supreme Court must take into consideration that the implementation of the tribunals' rulings is not being monitored. As a result, disputes between the states continue to arise. The challenges that are now present in this respect are explained on this page, along with suggested solutions.
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