After Supreme Court’s dismissal of Tamil Nadu’s review petition, D.K. Shivakumar puts onus of clearing Mekedatu project on Centre
The Supreme Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu's review petition against Karnataka's Mekedatu project, placing the responsibility for clearance on the Union government. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed gratitude for the court's decision, stating it is beneficial for Karnataka. He emphasized that the project will help regulate water flow to Tamil Nadu according to existing agreements.
- ▪The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's review petition regarding the Mekedatu project.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar stated that the Union government must now make the final decision on the project.
- ▪Karnataka argues that the Mekedatu project will not harm Tamil Nadu's interests and will help regulate water flow.
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Close on the heels of the Supreme Court dismissing Tamil Nadu’s review petition against Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar put the onus of providing clearance to the project on the Centre.“Now it is for the Union government to take the final decision regarding the Mekedatu project. We are in the process of submitting the revised Detailed Project Report,” Mr. Shivakumar told the press in New Delhi on Tuesday (May 26).The apex court refused to review its November 2025 judgement, which had earlier dismissed Tamil Nadu’s objections to the Mekedatu project as “premature”.Mr. Shivakumar, who also holds Water Resources portfolio, hailed the court’s judgement.
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