CWMA:
- The CWMA, under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme, 2018, was established one June 1, 2018, under Section 6A of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
- Mandate of CWMA:
- To give effect to the decision of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal as modified by the Supreme Court vide its Order, dated 16th February, 2018
- Storage, apportionment, regulation and control of Cauvery waters, supervision of operation of reservoirs and regulation of water release.
Arguments by Tamil Nadu to oppose S. Masood Husain’s appointment:
- Giving Mr. Husain additional charge as chairman of the CWMA is leading to conflict of interest as he already is the chief of CWC. He was given additional charge as CWMA chairman in July 2018.
- The law mandated the Union Ministry of Water Resources to appoint a full-time chairperson for the CWMA. But, even after 6 months from the date of its constitution, is yet to be established in a full-fledged manner.
