“Belong To Both States”: Chief Justice Says Won’t Hear Krishna River Case

New Delhi: Chairman of the NV Judge Ramana said today he would not hear a dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for sharing the Krishna Waters river for legal issues because he “belonged to the two countries” and urged the two state governments to mediation.
The chairman shows that he can choose out of this case.

“I don’t want to hear this problem legally. I belong to the two countries. If the problem can be resolved in mediation, please do it. We can help with it. Otherwise I will transfer this to another bench,” Chairman of the Judge. Ramana said.

Andhra Pradesh, who has submitted the Supreme Court’s petition for the river water dispute, said it was a political problem and the government would decide.

The chairman said: “I hope you both convince your government and solve this problem. We don’t want to bother unnecessarily.”

The Supreme Court will take the case on Wednesday.

Andhra Pradesh accused Telangana with colorful drawing water from Krishna for its electricity needs, contrary to the agreement in 2015, a year after Telangana separated was carved from Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh has requested the Supreme Court’s instructions towards the Union of the Ministry of Jal Shakti to control the Srisailam reservoir, Nagarjuna Sagar and Pulichintala who are common in both countries. Telananga water drawing water from this reservoir has caused damage that cannot be repaired in downstream irrigation in Andhra Pradesh.

Two large rivers, Krishna and Godavari, flowing through America and the distribution of water has caused friction between neighbors since Andhra Pradesh chatted.

At the core of the latest disputes are the Srisailam Dam on the border that separates the two countries.

There are six dams on the Krishna River and the temporary agreement said the waters must be shared between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in a 34:66 ratio, or 299 TMC FT for Telangana and 512 TMC FT for Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh accused Telangana drawing more water from the general reservoir for power plants.

The state also said the water reservoir Srisailam could not be used for power plants except the water level above 834 feet but Telangana had a little water, making it difficult for Andhra Pradesh to withdraw its part for irrigation.