A dam safety evaluation has been ordered by the Supreme Court, involving both the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The entities involved

• Kerala →

  Indian state

  • A disaster assessment is underway in Nilambur, Kerala, where the current situation is being evaluated against philosophical ideals and international standards.Mon 17:12
  • The government has presented its maiden budget in the State Assembly, involving entities from Assam and Kerala.Mon 14:04
• Tamil Nadu →

  state of India

  • The Salem City Municipal Corporation is managing the local body's water supply infrastructure and has been contracted for a 25-year revamp.Mon 15:51
  • The government of Tamil Nadu is facing operational challenges in its core utility sector, including outsourcing essential functions to private agencies and failing to fill over 8,000 vacant meter reader posts.Mon 15:09
• supreme court →

  highest court in a jurisdiction

  • Supreme Court declined to review lower court decision.Mon 17:24
  • A petition has been filed concerning alleged violations of statutory duties related to the Chief Election Commissioner's role in the election process in West Bengal.Mon 15:44

Related events

• Interstate river dispute over dam safety in Brumadinho, involving ageing infrastructure and geological risks.Aug 17
• The Mekedatu dam project is facing scrutiny as the Central Water Commission evaluates its compliance with existing high court judgments regarding the Cauvery River dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.Jun 7
• Water is being released from the KRS Dam to Tamil Nadu following a Supreme Court order.Sep 3
• The water resources department oversees dam catchment areas in Tamil Nadu.Aug 10
• Issues concerning river pollution are being taken to the highest court, where both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are criticized for their failure to address the issue.Sep 22