Q. Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State Water Disputes Act and River Boards Act of 1956:
1. The Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states.
2. The appellate jurisdiction against the order of the tribunal lies with Supreme Court of India only.
3. A river board can be established by the concerned state governments with the prior approval of Central government.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
Statement 1 is correct: The Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The decision of the tribunal would be final and binding on the parties to the dispute. Neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The River Boards Act,1956 provides for the establishment of river boards for the regulation and development of inter-state river and river valleys. A river board is established by the Central government on the request of the state governments concerned to advise them
