Karnataka on Sunday made its stand clear to the Centre against any kind of negotiation on water issues with neighbouring States where tribunal award has been concluded.
Water Resources Minister Govind Karjol met Union Jal Shakthi Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat here early on Sunday morning to convey the State's stand on negotiated settlement for water issues as suggested by the latter on Saturday.
Sources in the Water Resources Department said that Mr. Karjol clearly stated that there is no need for negotiation and the question of dialogue does not arise. "Karnataka has the right on water and the right has been established by the tribunal awards. Negotiable settlement is not advisable after tribunal awards. In case of Cauvery and Mahadayi rivers, the Centre has already gazetted the awards and Krishna Tribunal 2 award is yet to be gazetted. All these concerns were conveyed to the Centre," sources said.
