The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery River. The move marks the latest step taken by the state in its continuing efforts to raise concerns over the project.
According to officials, the petition challenges Karnataka’s attempt to move forward with the dam proposal and seeks intervention from the tribunal on environmental and water-related issues connected to the project. The Mekedatu proposal has remained a subject of discussion between the two states for several years.
Tamil Nadu has consistently maintained that any project on the Cauvery River should take into account the interests and water requirements of downstream regions. The state government has raised concerns regarding the possible impact of the proposed dam on water availability and river management.
Sources indicate that the petition is expected to come up for hearing before the National Green Tribunal in the near future. Further proceedings will determine the next course of action regarding the matter.
The latest legal move highlights the continuing importance of Cauvery-related issues and reflects ongoing efforts to address interstate concerns through established legal and environmental institutions.
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