Consider the following statements regarding Interstate water tribunal 1 The permanent...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Interstate water tribunal:

1. The permanent tribunal will have retired Supreme Court judge as its chairperson.

2. Tribunals are formed under Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: The permanent tribunal, proposed under the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019, will indeed have a retired Supreme Court judge as its chairperson. This is in line with the provisions suggested to ensure fairness and expertise.

- Statement 2: Tribunals to resolve interstate water disputes are established under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. This has been the main law governing such disputes in India.

- Both statements are correct.

Correct Answer: Option:3 - Both 1 and 2