In a verdict that holds huge ramifications for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the raising of water level in Mullaperiyar dam to 142 feet. The court also appointed a supervising committee to look into its workings and restoration.
The Mullaperiyar issue has been a political live wire issue for both the states. While Tamil Nadu had been demanding an increase in the water level in the 116-year-old dam to support its agricultural needs, Kerala had opposed the same over concerns about the safety of the old dam.
The dam site is in Kerala but the reservoir mainly serves Tamil Nadu.
The Supreme Court quashed the amendments to the Kerala Conservation & Irrigation Act brought in by the Kerala Government in 2006 to restrict the water level to 136 ft after an SC Bench order in February allowing TN to raise it to 142 ft.
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