Mysuru: The Supreme Court must review the order asking Karnataka to release 4 TMC of water immediately to Tamil Nadu considering the storage levels in Cauvery basin reservoirs within the state, demanded Sugarcane Growers’ Union leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar.
Speaking to media here, Shanthakumar said It would be impossible to abide by the SC order when there is no water in state reservoirs.
Farmers in Cauvery basin area within the state are experiencing drought since last two years and in such a situation , from where can one release water, Shanthakumar asked.
Moreover, with election model code of conduct, the government cannot take a decision on the release of water, he said. SC judgment will create tension in the region and it appears SC’s move is to avenge anger on someone else, Shanthakumar added.
In this critical scenario, the advocate representing the state should file a review petition in the SC demanding stay on the order and the state government officials must appraise the apex court of the situation, he said.
