The Krishna waters dispute between the Telugu states has reached the Supreme Court. A petition filed by the AP government on the Krishna waters dispute was heard in the apex court on Monday. The CJI directed the senior advocates of the two states to take a decision on the petition in consultation with the two states.
“The issue should be resolved through mediation,” Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (CJI) Justice NV Ramana suggested.
The Telangana counsel told the court that there was no need to hear the AP petition as the Central Government had already issued a gazette determining the scope of the board. The Gazette will come into force from October.
“I don’t want to hear this matter legally. I belong to both the states. If the matter can be settled in mediation, please do that. We can help with that. Otherwise, I will transfer this to another Bench,” Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said. “
NV Ramana, who is from both states, adjourned the next hearing to Wednesday, instructing the lawyers of the two states to come to a decision in consultation with the governments.