Telangana Moves Supreme Court to Stop Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link, CM Meets Senior Advocate
Telangana moves the Supreme Court to stop Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar expansion works, as CM Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy meet senior advocate to strengthen the case.
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has stepped up its legal battle against Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar expansion plans, moving the Supreme Court to stop what it calls unauthorised extension works on the Godavari river. The writ petition filed by Telangana is scheduled to come up for hearing on Monday.
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CM Revanth Reddy, Uttam Kumar Reddy Meet Senior Advocate
In this backdrop, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy held a high-level meeting in Mumbai with senior Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
The Chief Minister directed the legal team to present strong and effective arguments before the apex court. Irrigation officials were also instructed to keep all technical data and documents ready to support Telangana’s case.
What Telangana Told the Supreme Court
The Telangana government has urged the Supreme Court to immediately halt expansion works linking Polavaram Project to Banakacherla or Nallamala Sagar, stating that these works are being taken up without mandatory approvals.
Key Points in Telangana’s Petition
- Polavaram works must remain strictly within the originally approved scope
- Any expansion or linking projects are illegal and unconstitutional
- Pre-feasibility reports of Nallamala Sagar were examined without considering Telangana’s objections
- Directions are sought for:
- Central Water Commission (CWC)
- Union Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Godavari River Management Board (GRMB)
Objection to DPR and Environmental Clearance
The petition also points out that Andhra Pradesh is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in violation of Central Water Commission guidelines.
Telangana has requested the court to:
- Stop DPR preparation immediately
- Deny environmental clearances to the expansion projects
- Ensure no central financial assistance is provided for these works
State Determined to Protect Water Rights
Telangana leaders reiterated that the state will not compromise on its river water rights and will pursue the matter legally until justice is ensured. The government maintains that any unilateral expansion on the Godavari could seriously impact Telangana’s water security.
The upcoming Supreme Court hearing is expected to be crucial in deciding the future course of the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar dispute.
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