Overview
- Telangana’s petition opposing the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar link is listed for hearing in the Supreme Court on January 12.
- Andhra Pradesh has directed its legal team to mount a robust defense, with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi leading and Jaydeep Gupta also appearing.
- Officials say roughly 3,000 TMC flows to the sea annually and the project targets about 200 TMC for diversion without affecting other states’ entitlements.
- A feasibility report has been submitted to the Centre and is being revised, while DPR tenders are described as preparatory steps awaiting statutory approvals.
- Telangana alleges the plan violates the 1980 GWDT award and interstate water rules, as AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu maintains the project will not harm other states.