Karnataka to consult Nariman on Centre's Cauvery water proposal

Bengaluru, May 9: An all-party meeting convened by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss the Centre's proposal of forming a 'group of experts' on distress sharing of Cauvery river water, today decided to consult noted jurist Fali S Nariman on the issue.

Nariman heads the legal team for Karnataka on the Cauvery issue.

"Today, we have discussed the various pros and cons of the proposal of forming a group of experts and the special leave petition (SLP) pending before the Supreme Court which is coming up for hearing. Based on all these factors we have discussed (the issue)," Water Resource Minister M B Patil told reporters here.

"It was a unanimous decision that all opinions expressed in the meeting should be placed before Nariman and take a decision,"he said.

The all-party meeting was attended by state home minister G Parameshwara, law minister T B Jayachandra, opposition BJP Leader Jagadish Shettar and JD(S) leaders Basavaraj Horatti and H D Revanna, among others.

On February 2, the secretary to the Union Water Resources Ministry had communicated to the state government on the Centre's proposal to constitute an expert's group on Cauvery basin management and had sought its concurrence for the same.

The constitution of group of experts was also discussed at the Cauvery Supervisory Committee meeting onFebruary 17, and again on March 30. The Central WaterCommission, through a letter, had sought the views of the states concerned in this regard, to deal with the issue of distress sharing of Cauvery river water.

Shettar told mediapersons that the advantages and disadvantages of constituting the group of experts should be looked into, in consultation with Nariman. He said, "We have given the Chief Minister the authority to consult Nariman and a legal team and to take a decision based ontheir opinion."

Asked about the present water situation in the Cauvery river basin, Patil said, "As we had said, we have water till June 30. We will be able to give water to Bengaluru, Mysuru and nearby villages and towns till June 30."

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The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

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• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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