Krishna water dispute enters crucial phase: Andhra Pradesh seeks Supreme Court verdict

With KWDT-II set to hear further terms of reference from February 19, the AP government has urged the apex court to expedite their plea

Hyderabad: The long-standing legal battle over Krishna river water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has entered a crucial phase. With the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) set to hear further terms of reference starting on February 19, Andhra Pradesh has once again approached the Supreme Court for a verdict on the writ petition it filed in November 2023.

The Andhra Pradesh government, which has been opposing the further terms of reference issued by the Centre, has sought a swift Supreme Court verdict before the Tribunal makes any decisions. It has requested the Supreme Court to expedite their plea, stressing the urgency of the situation.

A division bench comprising Justice Suryakanth and Justice Koteshwar Singh will take up the hearing on February 13. The bench has directed the Telangana government and the Centre to be prepared with their respective contentions.

Previously, the Supreme Court had declined Andhra Pradesh’s request to stay the Tribunal’s proceedings. All eyes are now on the upcoming SC hearing and the subsequent Tribunal proceedings as they will play a decisive role in determining the future of water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.