## Report on Amendment to KRMB Jurisdiction Notification
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) jurisdiction notification, originally issued on July 15, 2021 (S.O. 2842 E). The amendment, issued on April 1, 2022, extends the deadlines for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to provide seed money to the KRMB and for completing the appraisal and approval processes for ongoing and unapproved projects. The key finding is that the amendment provides both states with an additional six months to comply with previously established deadlines, potentially allowing for more thorough review and implementation of the original notification's provisions. This extension suggests that meeting the initial deadlines proved challenging for the involved states.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview and analysis of the recent amendment to the KRMB jurisdiction notification, based solely on the content of the provided policy text. It will detail the changes introduced by the amendment and analyze their potential impact on the involved stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** The amendment refers to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) jurisdiction notification, published in the Gazette of India as notification number S.O. 2842 E, dated July 15, 2021.
* **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The original KRMB jurisdiction notification likely aimed to effectively manage the Krishna River's resources and projects, as well as regulate operations between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This is based on the text referencing the administration, regulation, maintenance, and operation of projects.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment appears to address challenges in the implementation of the original KRMB jurisdiction notification. Specifically, the text mentions that the progress of implementation of provisions related to seed money and project approvals is "still under consideration by the party States," and that Telangana requested an extension of time. This suggests that Andhra Pradesh and Telangana faced difficulties in meeting the initial deadlines set forth in the original notification. The amendment seems to be a response to these challenges, providing additional time for compliance.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses on the changes introduced by the amendment itself.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The amendment alters clauses within paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 of the original KRMB jurisdiction notification (S.O. 2842 E, dated July 15, 2021).
* **New Rules/Provisions:**
* **a. Paragraph 1, clause l:** The deadline for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to provide one-time seed money of two hundred crore rupees each to the KRMB is extended from "sixty days" to "one year" from the date of publication of the original notification.
* **b. Paragraph 2, clause f:** The deadline for obtaining approvals for ongoing works on unapproved projects (full or partial) to avoid cessation of operation is extended from "six months" to "a period of one year" after the publication of the original notification.
* **c. Paragraph 2, clause g:** The deadline for both state governments to complete the unapproved projects appraised and approved as per the provisions of the Act is extended from "six months" to "one year" from the date of publication of the original notification. This extension applies to all instances where the term "six months" appears in this clause.
* **Difference/Effect of Changes:**
* These changes provide both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with an additional six months to provide the seed money and to finalize approvals for ongoing and unapproved projects related to the Krishna River. This may prevent projects from ceasing operations due to lack of timely approvals and may allow for a more sustainable funding mechanism for the KRMB.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders directly affected by these amendments are:
* The State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
* The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB).
* Any entities or individuals involved in ongoing or planned projects related to the Krishna River, particularly those reliant on approvals.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government, through the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, is responsible for issuing and implementing the amendment. The KRMB is responsible for managing the funds and projects. The State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are responsible for providing the seed money and obtaining the necessary approvals.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment introduces a one-year deadline (from July 15, 2021) for both providing seed money and securing project approvals. The procedures for providing the seed money and obtaining the approvals would likely be governed by the original KRMB jurisdiction notification and related acts.
* **Implementation aspects related specifically to the changes:** Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state governments must act within the extended deadlines. The amendment implies a need for continued communication between the state governments, the KRMB, and the Central Government to facilitate compliance.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these amendments is to facilitate the successful implementation of the KRMB jurisdiction notification. Specifically:
* Providing an additional six months allows Andhra Pradesh and Telangana more time to secure the necessary funds and complete the required approval processes.
* This reduces the risk of projects being stalled or ceasing operations due to missed deadlines.
* It is expected that the amended deadlines will lead to a more orderly and effective transfer of authority and resources to the KRMB, thus ensuring the proper management of Krishna River water resources.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the KRMB jurisdiction notification extends the deadlines for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to comply with key provisions of the original notification regarding seed money and project approvals. This extension demonstrates the challenges faced by the states in meeting the initial deadlines and aims to ensure the effective implementation of the KRMB's mandate. The amendment is significant because it could prevent project disruptions and promote the long-term sustainable management of the Krishna River.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Capital of India
Sanjay Awasthi: Joint Secretary
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014: Act of the Parliament of India that bifurcated the state of Andhra Pradesh into two separate states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Krishna River Management Board: Board constituted by the Central Government to manage the Krishna River.
Krishna River: A major river in southern India.
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956: Act of the Parliament of India to resolve the water disputes of interstate rivers.
Apex Council: A council related to the management of Godavari and Krishna rivers. 2nd meeting held on 6th October, 2020 is mentioned.
Godavari River Management Board: Board constituted by the Central Government to manage the Godavari River.
S.O. 2842 E: Notification number of the KRMB jurisdiction notification, dated the 15th July, 2021.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India.
Telangana: A state in India.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The Indian government ministry concerned with water resources.
Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation: A department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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स.ं 1502] नई ददल्ली, िक्रग िार, अप्रलै 1, 2022/चत्रै 11, 1944
No. 1502] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022/CHAITRA 11, 1944
िल िजत मत्रं ालय
(िलससं ाधन, नदी जिकास और िल सरं क्षण जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 1 अप्रैल, 2022
का.आ. 1563(अ).— केन्द रीय सरकार न े आप्रं प्रदेि पगनगअधन अजधजनयम, 2014 (2014 का 6) (जिसे इसमें इसके
पश् चातउ उत अजधजनयम काा गया ा)ै की धारा 85 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यक का प्रय ग करते एए, तारीख
28 मई, 2014 क कृष्ण ा नदी प्रबंधन ब डअ (जिसे इसमें इसके पश् चातउ केआरएमबी काा गया ा)ै का गधन दकया था और
िा ऐसी पररय िनाओं ि केन्दर ीय सरकार द्वारा अजधसूजचत की िाए, के प्रिासन, जिजनयमन, अनरग क्षण और प्रचालन के
जलए उसमें उजल्ल जखत कृत् यक का पालन करने के जलए 2 िून, 2014 से प्रभािी एआ था ;
उत अजधजनयम की धारा 87 की उपधारा (1) या उपबंजधत करती ा ै दक ब ड अ साधारणतया संबद्ध राज्य क क
िल या जिद्यगत का प्रदाय करने के जलए आिश् यक िल िी्अ तंत्र (बैराि, बांध, िलािय, जिजनयामक संरचना) नार, नेटिकअ
के भाग तथा पारे्ण लाइनक पर उन पररय िनाओं म ें से दकसी के बारे म ें ऐसी अजधकाररता का प्रय ग करेगा िैसी केन्द रीय
सरकार द्वारा अतं रराजज्य क नदी िल जििाद अजधजनयम, 1956 के अधीन गरधत अजधकरणक द्वारा दकए गए अजधजनणअयक,
यदद क ई ा , के अनगसार अजधसूजचत की िाए ;
िी्अ परर्द न े तारीख 6 अत बू र, 2020 क आय जित अपनी बधै क म ें ग दािरी नदी प्रबधं न ब ड अ और कृष्ण ा
नदी प्रबंधन ब ड अद नक की अजधकाररता क अजधसूजचत करन े का जिजनश् चय दकया ा ैऔर तदनसग ार, केन्द रीय सरकार ने उत
अजधजनयम की धारा 87 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यक का प्रय ग करत े एए, अजधसूचना सं. का.आ. 2842 (अ),
तारीख 15 िलग ाई, 2021 (जिसे इसमें इसके पश् चातउ केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना काा गया ा)ै द्वारा कृष्ण ा नदी
पर अजधकाररता का प्रय ग करने के जलए केआरएमबी की अजधकाररता क अजधसूजचत दकया था;
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उत केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना के पैरा 1 के खंड (ध) के अनगसरण में इसके प्रकािन की तारीख से साध
ददन की अिजध के भीतर, आप्रं प्रदेि और तले ंगाना राज्य की सरकारें द स कर ़ ुपपए की एक मगश् त प्रारंजभक रकम प्रदान
करेंगी और केआरएमबी बैंक खाते में िमा करेंगी, ि केआरएमबी क अपन ेकायों क प्रभािी करने म ेंसक्षम बनायगे ा;
उत केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना के पैरा 2 का खंड (च) या उपबंध करता ा ै दक अननगम ददत
पररय िनाओं पर पणू अत: या भागत: चल रा े कायों का, यदद क ई ा प्रचालन र क ददया िाएगा, यदद उत केआरएमबी
अजधकाररता अजधसूचना के प्रकािन के पश् चातउ ा माीने की अिजध के भीतर अनगम दन प्रा त ना कर जलया िाता ा ै;
उत केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना के पैरा 2 का खडं ( ) या भी उपबंध करता ा ैदक द नक राज्य सरकारें
इसके प्रकािन की तारीख से ा माीने के भीतर उत अजधजनयम के उपबंधक के अनगसार और िी्अ परर्द की दसू री बैधक
में जलए गए जिजनश् चय के अनसग ार मूल् यांदकत और अनगम ददत/अनगनम ददत पररय िनाओं क पूरा करेंगी और यदद ऐसा
अनगम दन ा मजाने की जनयत अिजध के भीतर ना प्रा त दकया िाता ा,ैं त ऐसी पूण अ अननगम ददत पररय िनाओं का
प्रचालन बंद ा िाएगा ;
उत केआरएमबी अजधसूचना के पैरा 1 के खंड (ध) के उपबधं क के कायाअन्द ियन की प्रगजत पर आप्रं प्रदिे और
तेलगं ाना राज्य सरकारक (जिस े इसमें इसके पश् चातउ पक्षकार राज्य काा गया ा)ै के साथ जिचार-जिमिअ दकया गया ा ै और
या अभी तक उत पक्षकार राज्य क के जिचाराधीन ा ै;
उत केआरएमबी अजधसूचना के पैरा 2 के खडं (च) और खंड ( ) के उपबंधक के कायाअन्द ियन की प्रगजत अभी भी
पक्षकार राज्य क के जिचाराधीन ा ै और तले ंगाना राज्य सरकार ने केन्दर ीय सरकार से उत उपबंधक के कायाअन्द ियन के जलए
समय बढाने का अनगर ध दकया था ।
अत:, अब, केन्द रीय सरकार, उत अजधजनयम की धारा 87 की धारा 1 द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यक का प्रय ग करते एए,
उत केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना का जन्न जलजखत और संि धन करती ा,ै अथाअतउ:-
उत केआरएमबी अजधकाररता अजधसूचना म,ें -
(क) पैरा 1 के खडं (ध) म,ें “साध ददनक” िब् दक के स्ट्थ ान पर “एक ि्”अ िब् द रख ेिाएंग;े
(ख) पैरा 2 म,ें-
(i) खंड (च) म,ें “ ा मजान”े िब् दक के स्ट्थ ान पर “एक ि्अ की अिजध” िब् द रखे िाएगं ;े
(ii) खंड ( ) म,ें “ ा मजान”े िब् दक िाां काी िे आत े ा,ैं के स्ट्थ ान पर “एक ि्”अ िब् द रख ेिाएंगे ।
[फा. सं. आर-22012/1/2021-पेन. ररि. खंड-एमओिीआर-भाग(3)]
संिय अिस्ट् थी, संयग त सजचि
रटप ण : उत केआरएमबी अजधसूचना भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें अजधसूचना स.ं
का.आ. 2842(अ), तारीख 15 िगलाई, 2021 द्वारा प्रकाजित की गई
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
(Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st April, 2022
S.O. 1563(E).––Whereas, in pursuance of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 85
of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (6 of 2014) (hereafter referred to as the said Act), the
Central Government on 28th May, 2014 constituted the Krishna River Management Board (hereafter
referred to as the KRMB) and the same became effective on 2nd June, 2014 to perform the functions
mentioned therein for the administration, regulation, maintenance and operation of projects as may be
notified by the Central Government;
And whereas, sub-section (1) of section 87 of the said Act provides that the Board shall ordinarily
exercise jurisdiction on Krishna river in regard to any of the projects over head works (barrages, dams,
reservoirs, regulating structures), part of canal network and transmission lines necessary to deliver water or[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
power to the States concerned, as may be notified by the Central Government, having regard to the awards,
if any, made by the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956;
And whereas, in its 2nd meeting of the Apex Council, held on 6th October, 2020, it has been decided
to notify the jurisdiction of both Godavari River Management Board and Krishna River Management Board
and accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 87 of the said Act, the
Central Government notified the jurisdiction of the KRMB to exercise the jurisdiction on Krishna river vide
notification number S.O. 2842 (E), dated the 15th July, 2021 (hereafter referred to as the KRMB jurisdiction
notification);
And whereas, in pursuance of clause (l) of paragraph 1 of the said KRMB jurisdiction notification,
within a period of sixty days from the date of its publication, the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana shall provide one-time seed money of an amount of rupees two hundred crore each and be
deposited in the KRMB bank account to enable the KRMB to discharge its functions effectively;
And whereas, clause (f) of paragraph 2 of the said KRMB jurisdiction notification provides that the
ongoing works on unapproved projects, full or partial if any, shall cease to operate if approvals are not
obtained within a period of six months after the publication of the said KRMB jurisdiction notification;
And whereas, clause (g) of paragraph 2 of the said KRMB jurisdiction notification also provides that
within six months from the date of its publication, both State Governments shall complete the unapproved
projects appraised and approved as per the provisions of the said Act and in accordance with the decisions
taken in the 2nd meeting of the Apex Council; and if the said approvals are not obtained within the
stipulated time of six months, such completed unapproved projects shall cease to operate;
And whereas, the progress of implementation of the provisions of clause (1) of paragraph 1 of the
said KRMB jurisdiction notification has been discussed with the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana (hereafter referred to as the party States) and the same is still under consideration of the said
party States;
And whereas, the progress of implementation of the provisions of clauses (f) and (g) of paragraph 2
of the said KRMB jurisdiction notification is also still under consideration by the party States and the State
Government of Telangana requested the Central Government for extension of time for implementation of
the said provisions.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 87 of the said Act,
the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the said KRMB jurisdiction
notification, namely:––
In the said KRMB jurisdiction notification,––
(a) in paragraph 1, in clause (l), for the words ―sixty days‖, the words ―one year‖ shall be
substituted;
(b) in paragraph 2,––
(i) in clause (f), for the words ―six months‖, the words ―a period of one year‖ shall be substituted;
(ii) in clause (g), for the words ―six months‖, wherever they occur, the words ―one year‖ shall be
substituted.
[F. No. R-22012/1/2021-Pen Riv Section-MOWR-Part (3)]
SANJAY AWASTHI, Jt. Secy.
Note : The KRMB jurisdiction notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification number S.O. 2842 (E), dated the15th July, 2021.
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