The Karnataka government issued a notification to form a team led by the director of the Karnataka Engineering Research Station (KERS) to expedite the Mekedatu project “in view of the favorable decision of the Supreme Court”.
Recently, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the portfolio of water resources, reviewed the arrangements for project implementation and announced that a project office would be set up at Ramanagara.
The team headed by the KERS Director will consist of an Executive Engineer, three Technical Assistants, six Assistant Engineers, one Accountant, a Superintendent and other staff.
Cauveri Neeravari Nigam Ltd. (CNNL) will take steps to establish a Mekedat project office. The team will function under the leadership of the KNNL Director and administrative expenses would be borne by KNNL as per Government Order (NV).
The KNNL director has been directed to hand over all relevant documents related to the Mekedatu project to the KERS director, the GO said.
What SC said
The Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivered its verdict on 13 November, refusing to entertain Tamil Nadu’s plea against Karnataka’s proposed project, calling Tamil Nadu’s objection premature.
The Supreme Court observed that Karnataka will be required to release the portion of Cauvery water allocated to the lower riparian states of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Karnataka argues that building a buffer tank at Mekedat would help ensure proper release of water to Tamil Nadu according to its share.
Published – 12 Dec 2025 18:32 IST
