Vishwesh Porob from Valpoi-Sattari submitted a memorandum on behalf of the Sattari Jagruti Yuva Manch, to the chief minister.
Karnataka, in spite of the constitution of the Mhadei Water Tribunal by the central government, has continued the work of constructing canals at Kankumbi and has already diverted seasonal water of the Kalasa nullah without waiting for the Centre's clearance.
Karnataka has claimed that the work of the canal being a non-plan expenditure, the need for prior permission does not arise. The state has argued that the centre has no constitutional or statutory authority to restrain it from undertaking such projects.
Speaking to TOI, Vishwesh Porob said, "Though we have submitted a memorandum to the chief minister, he has not given any assurance to us. Regarding the Virdi dam, he told us that it will not hamper any interest of Goa." Read the full report here.
Source: Rajendra P. Kerkar, TNN, Keri.
