Examine the principles envisaged under Schedule Eleven of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014, with reference to the functioning of the river management boards.
In short
Schedule Eleven of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 shares river water per the Krishna and Godavari tribunal awards, with River Management Boards regulating common projects and new projects needing Apex Council sanction. In practice the Boards have struggled, as their jurisdiction was notified only in July 2021.
Model answer
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Statutory River Boards
The Act creates river management boards empowered to regulate, develop, and conserve interstate rivers, preparing basin-level plans and coordinating successor states. These boards serve as statutory bodies to ensure cooperative governance and joint decision-making.
Sharing per Tribunal Awards
Water is shared according to the Krishna and Godavari tribunal awards and existing agreements, with the Boards regulating releases from shared reservoirs; ongoing projects such as Handri-Neeva, Telugu Ganga, Galeru-Nagari, Veligonda, Kalwakurthy and Nettempadu are protected, while new projects need Board appraisal and Apex Council sanction.
Functioning and Challenges
Boards of experts and state officials regulate shared reservoirs like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar, but their jurisdiction was notified only in July 2021 and disputes over power generation and new lift schemes have tested their authority.
Ecological Integration
Amendments should explicitly mandate ecological sustainability, aligning with the River Basin Management Scheme4 and promoting sustainable water use.
Transparency and Public Participation
Incorporating stakeholder consultations and transparent reporting can enhance accountability and build trust among riparian states and communities.
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