Tamil Nadu explains to Cauvery Authority the rationale behind its demand for clearing backlog of 16 tmc ft
Tamil Nadu told the Cauvery Water Management Authority its request to release a 16 tmc ft backlog is based on the pro‑rata share of water actually flowing. The state referenced tribunal and Supreme Court rulings that endorse using the pro‑rata principle during scarcity, saying the demand follows established legal guidance in the region as outlined for distress periods.