Mullaperiyar Dam : 'Understand Anxiety Of Parties', Supreme Court Seeks Committee's Immediate Decision On Water Level
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam : 'Understand Anxiety Of Parties', Supreme Court Seeks Committee's Immediate Decision On Water Level

Live Law  

In the light of concerns expressed about the flood situation in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the supervisory committee of the Mullaperiyar dam on the immediate need to specify the water level. "An issue has been raised that there is an immediate need to specify the water level in the dam.,.if there is immediate need or not, take instructions, understand the anxiety of the parties.the committee has to take a decision, keeping in level the risk factor involved", Justice Khanwilkar orally told the ASG. The bench was hearing two writ petitions filed by Kerala based parties seeking urgent directions to restrict the water level in the over 120 year old Mullaperiyar dam, which is being managed by the State of Tamil Nadu for drawing water to its districts. At this point, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta entered appearance for the State of Kerala, and requested the bench to pass an order directing Tamil Nadu to maintain water level at 137 feet till the next posting date.

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Mullaperiyar Dam : Supreme Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Constitution Of National Committee Under Dam Safety Act
1 week ago

Mullaperiyar Dam : Supreme Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Constitution Of National Committee Under Dam Safety Act

Live Law  

On being apprised that a National Committee on Dam Safety contemplated under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 has not been constituted till date, the Supreme Court today called for the Union of India's response to a petition involving the issue of structural safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam. AG is requested to assist the Court on the next date of hearing, …

Supreme Court to hear plea to reduce water level at Mullaperiyar dam in January 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to reduce water level at Mullaperiyar dam in January 2025

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed in January a detailed hearing of a petition seeking to bring down the permissible water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam, situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, from 142 ft to 120 ft to obviate the possibility of the dam breaching. “In view of the recent tragedy that occurred in Wayanad, the …

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar
5 months ago

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said a policy of “water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala” should guide the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar. Mr. Satheesan said Tamil Nadu feared Kerala had proposed a new dam to reduce its share of water from Mullaperiyar. UDF meet to discuss issue Mr. Satheesan said the Mullaperiyar …

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster
5 months ago

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to bring down the permissible water level of the British-era Mullaperiyar dam, situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Kerala, from 142 feet to 120 feet to obviate the possibility of the dam breaching. “In view of the recent tragedy that occurred in Wayanad, the water level of …

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute and Dam Safety Authority
2 years, 9 months ago

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute and Dam Safety Authority

The Hindu  

The Central Water Commission ’s proposal to let the Mullaperiyar dam’s Supervisory Committee continue for a year essentially means status quo continues. The proposed arrangement, presented before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has become necessary as the CWC is of the view that the National Dam Safety Authority, the regulatory body envisaged under the recently enacted Dam Safety Act, will …

Mullaperiayar panel can debate and resolve demand for new dam: SC
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiayar panel can debate and resolve demand for new dam: SC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Seeking suggestions from Kerala and Tamil Nadu on empowering the Mullaperiyar supervisory committee, the Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the panel can "debate, discuss and resolve" Kerala's demand for a new dam. "If the Supervisory committee feels that the stability issue can be addressed better by having one more dam, then the committee can make the decision …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supervisory Committee Should Be Reconstituted To Include Technical Members, Kerala Tells Supreme Court [Hearing Day 1]
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supervisory Committee Should Be Reconstituted To Include Technical Members, Kerala Tells Supreme Court [Hearing Day 1]

Live Law  

Justice Khanwilkar: "Probably there are issues of structural stability and incidental to that there are issues of water level because it affects the structural stability also. These are broadly the points" Mr. Gupta: "I have the duty to flag one aspect- in the first writ petition, respondent three is Central water commission, which is the Union of India. 27 February …

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

It is submitted that the necessary clearances for cutting the trees and the repair work of the approach road from Valakkadavu- Mullaperiyar road has to be sought under the Wild Life Act, Forest Conservation Act and Environmental Act. It is submitted that, moreover Tamil Nadu had filed an IA 28/2017 in O.S 3/2006 in 01.03.2017 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court To Start Final Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court To Start Final Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to Wednesday a batch of writ petitions raising safety concerns about the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, on the request of the state of Tamil Nadu. The bench headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar recorded, "As requested by Mr. Naphade, the matter is not to be called out today as he intends to take instructions …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala To Approach Supervisory Committee With Grievance Over Tamil Nadu Releasing Water
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala To Approach Supervisory Committee With Grievance Over Tamil Nadu Releasing Water

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the State of Kerala to approach the Supervisory Committee of the Mullaperiyar dam with its grievance regarding the release of water from the dam without prior notice.The Court expressed a lack of inclination to adjudicate the merits of Kerala's application and observed that the grievances should be raised before the Committee. The Supreme Court …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Prevent Tamil Nadu From Discharging Water At Night
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Prevent Tamil Nadu From Discharging Water At Night

Live Law  

The Kerala-based petitioners have filed an additional affidavit before the Supreme Court accusing the Tamil Nadu Government and its officials of handling the operation of the Mullaperiyar dam carelessly and callously. The petitioners submit that the Tamil Nadu has been "terrorising" Kerala residents by discharging massive amounts of water at night without proper warnings.The primary. The petitioners submit that the …

Mullaperiyar | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level

Live Law  

Stressing on several aspects including the ageing of Mullaperiyar Dam and rapid rise in its water levels, the State of Kerala has pressed for reconsideration of rule curve prepared by Tamil Nadu to reckon the water level at Mullaperiyar Dam, before the Supreme Court. State of Kerala has pointed out the following reasons for reconsideration of upper rule level of …

Explained | What is the controversy over Mullaperiyar?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What is the controversy over Mullaperiyar?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Coinciding with an episode of erratic, cataclysmic rain in Kerala’s high-ranges, the Supreme Court last week considered a public interest litigation petition filed by a Kerala physician and two former local body representatives on the operation of the Mullaperiyar dam over which Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been sparring for long. Kerala sought to restrict the …

Ruling, Opposition Members Spar Over Mullaperiyar Dam Issue in Kerala Assembly
3 years, 2 months ago

Ruling, Opposition Members Spar Over Mullaperiyar Dam Issue in Kerala Assembly

News 18  

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28: A day after the Supreme court directed to maintain the water level in Mullaperiyar dam at 139.5 feet as notified by an expert panel, the Kerala Assembly on Friday witnessed the ruling and opposition members sparring over the dam and the stand taken by the Left government on the issue. Attacking the government, the Congress-led UDF alleged …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala & Tamil Nadu To Abide By Committee Decision On Water Level; Next Hearing On Nov 11
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala & Tamil Nadu To Abide By Committee Decision On Water Level; Next Hearing On Nov 11

Live Law  

Asking the States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to abide by the decision taken by the Supervisory Committee regarding the appropriate water level in the Mullaperiyar dam, the Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the case till November 11. The adjournment was granted after the State of Kerala sought for time to file an affidavit raising its disputes …

Mullaperiyar: follow water level notified by expert committee for the time being, SC tells Kerala and Tamil Nadu
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar: follow water level notified by expert committee for the time being, SC tells Kerala and Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala will abide by the water level notified by the Supervisory Committee for the Mullaperiyar dam for the time being. "To assuage the apprehensions of the parties we place on record, for the time being, the parties will abide by the water level notified by the expert committee. …

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel
3 years, 2 months ago

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel

The Hindu  

The Supervisory Committee recommended in the Supreme Court on Wednesday that there is no need to change the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam. The Supreme Court orally observed that the situation was not quite as urgent as was made out, with the water level still around 137 feet as on Wednesday. Kerala said the water level should not go …

Mullaperiyar dam storage well within permitted level: M.K. Stalin
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar dam storage well within permitted level: M.K. Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday wrote to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan saying that the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam was being closely monitored and the current storage was well within the level permitted by the Supreme Court. Currently 2,300 cusecs of water is being drawn through the tunnel to the Vaigai basin since 8 a.m. …

Mullaperiyar Dam : No Change In Water Level Required, Says Committee; Supreme Court Seeks Kerala's Response
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam : No Change In Water Level Required, Says Committee; Supreme Court Seeks Kerala's Response

Live Law  

The Supervisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court for the Mullaperiyar dam has decided that there is no need to change the water level in the dam. Day before yesterday, the Court had directed the supervisory committee to take an immediate decision on the appropriate water level, after certain petitioners raised alarm about the rising water level in the 126-year …

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute
3 years, 2 months ago

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s direction on Monday to the supervisory committee for the Mullaperiyar dam on the issue of the maximum water level has revived the controversy surrounding the dam. A few days ago, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, M.K. During a debate in the Assembly on Monday, Mr. Vijayan categorically stated that there was …

Tamil Nadu defends Mullaperiyar dam panel
4 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu defends Mullaperiyar dam panel

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has rebutted allegations made in the Supreme Court that the Supervisory Committee for Mullaperiyar Dam “abdicated its duties” to evaluate the safety of the structure and water levels. “The Supervisory Committee duly assisted by the sub-committee are monitoring the system with reference to all safety aspects of the dam,” the affidavit said. Tamil Nadu said it …

The Hindu Explains | Genesis of the Mullaperiyar dispute
6 years, 4 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Genesis of the Mullaperiyar dispute

The Hindu  

The colonial-era Mullaperiyar dam has again become a source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Though the original dispute was over the appropriateness of the dam’s water level, Kerala, already reeling under severe adverse impact from floods, has surprised everyone this time by accusing Tamil Nadu of having carried out “sudden releases” of water. In Kerala’s assessment, Tamil Nadu …

Kerala Floods- Mullaperiyar Dam's Water Level Be Reduced By 2-3 Feet Below 142 Mark Till August 31:SC [Read The Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods- Mullaperiyar Dam's Water Level Be Reduced By 2-3 Feet Below 142 Mark Till August 31:SC [Read The Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday required the Full Reservoir Level in the Mullaperiyar dam to be reduced by 2-3 feet below the 142 feet mark, as allowed in its 2014 judgment, and be maintained thus till August 31. "We have also been apprised by Mr. Narasimha, learned Additional Solicitor General that, as stated by the Chairman of the Committee, the …

SC orders to maintain Mullaperiyar dam water level at 139 ft
6 years, 4 months ago

SC orders to maintain Mullaperiyar dam water level at 139 ft

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed with the conclusion of the Disaster Management sub-committee that the water level in the Mullaperiyar reservoir should be maintained two or three feet below the permissible limit of 142 feet till August 31 as an immediate precaution to guard against floods or other disasters. Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade, however, submitted …

Kerala floods: Supreme Court orders water level in Mullaperiyar Dam to be maintained at 139ft
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Supreme Court orders water level in Mullaperiyar Dam to be maintained at 139ft

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court directed the Tamil Nadu government on Friday to ensure the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is maintained at 139 feet, two feet below the permissible limit fixed by it, till August 31 keeping in view the unprecedented floods in Kerala. The observation came after the Tamil Nadu government alleged that “it could be a part of …

Sudden release of water by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam reason caused deluge, Kerala govt tells SC
6 years, 4 months ago

Sudden release of water by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam reason caused deluge, Kerala govt tells SC

Firstpost  

The Pinarayi Vijayan government said that in the wake of prior alerts by its engineers, Kerala’s Water Resources Secretary had written to her counterpart in Tamil Nadu government and the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Mullaperiyar dam, requesting controlled release of water without waiting for the water level in the reservoir to reach its full level. New Delhi: The …

Kerala Floods: 'Lower water level of Mullaperiyar dam', panel on disaster management directs Tamil Nadu
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: 'Lower water level of Mullaperiyar dam', panel on disaster management directs Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

A disaster management sub-committee has asked Tamil Nadu to keep water limit of Mullaperiyar Dam 2-3 feet below the 142-feet FRL mark till August 31, in the wake of Kerala floods. The suggestion came after the committee comprising officials from the Centre, including the Water Resources Ministry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu reviewed the water level of the reservoir. Earlier on …

Will Reduce The Water Level In Mullaperiyar Feet-By-Feet: Sub Committee Under Disaster Management Act Informs SC [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Will Reduce The Water Level In Mullaperiyar Feet-By-Feet: Sub Committee Under Disaster Management Act Informs SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday required the National Crisis Management Committee to consider reducing the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam below the 139 feet mark.In the wake of the floods in Kerala, the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to adhere to the said committee’s recommendations for Full Reservoir Level …

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet
6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet

Firstpost  

Supreme Court has asked the National Crisis Management Committee and a sub-committee set up by Kerala to deal with the flood situation in the state to coordinate and consider to reduce the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam from the existing 142 feet to 139 feet. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the National Crisis Management Committee and …

Kerala Floods: Consider To Bring Down The Water Level To 139 ft In Mullaperiyar Dam: SC [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Consider To Bring Down The Water Level To 139 ft In Mullaperiyar Dam: SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday required the Committee under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act to urgently meet with the Kerala and Tamil Nadu state authorities over the management of the Mullaperiyar reservoir water, directing a report to be submitted by Friday morning.The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra urged that the water level be tried to be …

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]

Live Law  

The petitioner’s lawyer mentioned before a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi who directed him to appear mention it before the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra at 2 PM.In view of the raging floods in Kerala and level of water in Mullaperiyar dam rising menacingly, a resident of Mullaperiyar in Kerala Russel Joy has knocked the doors of …

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