Question

Which of the following states are party to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal ?
1. Karnataka
2. Maharashtra
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Goa
5. Puducherry
6. Kerala

Options:

• A. a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
  
• B. b) 1,2 , 3 and 5
  
• C. c) 1,3, 4 and 6
  
• D. d) 1, 3, 5 and 6
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) 1, 3, 5 and 6


Answer : D
Article 262 of the Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes. It makes
two provisions:
(i) Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect
to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley.
(ii) Parliament may also provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise
jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint.