Cauvery Water Row: Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu’s Plea Against Karnataka Over 3,500 Cusecs Water ReleaseTamil Nadu has alleged that Karnataka has failed to comply with the CWMA’s order, which was issued under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme, 2018, and has sought Supreme Court intervention to ensure implementation of the statutory authority’s directions. The availability of Cauvery water is considered crucial for the Kuruvai paddy crop and preparations for the upcoming Samba cultivation season. Decades-Old Water War ReturnsTamil Nadu has further highlighted Karnataka’s annual water release obligation under the Cauvery allocation framework. The Cauvery dispute is one of India’s most prolonged interstate river water conflicts involving Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. Following the Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict, the Centre established the Cauvery Water Management Authority and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme to oversee implementation of the water-sharing arrangement.