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Supreme Court Addresses Tamil Nadu’s Claim of Cauvery Water Backlog
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 03:38 PM
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The Supreme Court has responded to Tamil Nadu’s allegations of a backlog in Cauvery water distribution, outlining its stance and next steps in the long‑running dispute.
Tamil Nadu has reiterated its claim that a backlog exists in the distribution of Cauvery water, arguing that the state has not received its allotted share for several years.
In response, the Supreme Court acknowledged the complaint and indicated that it would review the evidence presented by both parties before making a determination.
The court has scheduled a follow‑up hearing to examine the documentation and will decide on any remedial measures that may be required to address the alleged backlog.
This development comes amid a protracted dispute over the sharing of Cauvery waters between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both states seeking a fair resolution through the judiciary.
In response, the Supreme Court acknowledged the complaint and indicated that it would review the evidence presented by both parties before making a determination.
The court has scheduled a follow‑up hearing to examine the documentation and will decide on any remedial measures that may be required to address the alleged backlog.
This development comes amid a protracted dispute over the sharing of Cauvery waters between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both states seeking a fair resolution through the judiciary.