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Karnataka to File Supreme Court Case Over 6,000 Cusecs Water Release to Tamil Nadu
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:40 PM
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Karnataka government has announced plans to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the proposed release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka has decided to file a case in the Supreme Court to contest the release of 6,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu. The move follows the state’s long-standing concerns over water allocation and usage. The government believes that the proposed release could adversely affect local farmers and water‑dependent industries.
The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the two states over Cauvery water sharing. Karnataka’s officials argue that the release amount is excessive and not in line with previous agreements. They have requested the court to review the allocation and ensure a fair distribution.
The Supreme Court is expected to consider the case in the coming months. Until then, the state will continue to monitor the situation closely and engage with Tamil Nadu authorities to seek a negotiated solution.
The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the two states over Cauvery water sharing. Karnataka’s officials argue that the release amount is excessive and not in line with previous agreements. They have requested the court to review the allocation and ensure a fair distribution.
The Supreme Court is expected to consider the case in the coming months. Until then, the state will continue to monitor the situation closely and engage with Tamil Nadu authorities to seek a negotiated solution.