Archive · 6 Jan 2026
SC Adjourns Polavaram Link Case
The Supreme Court has postponed the case about the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar Link Project to January 12.
Telangana had asked the court to stop Andhra Pradesh from building the project, saying it's illegal and violates water sharing agreements.
The court suggested that Telangana should file a civil suit instead of a writ petition.
Andhra Pradesh argued that the project is legal and has been sanctioned after considering all stakeholders.
The court also noted that the project affects other states and advised awaiting a central committee's findings.
No immediate orders were made, and the case will be heard again on January 12, with a hint at possible mediation.
The Supreme Court adjourned the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar Link Project case to January 12.
Telangana government filed a petition challenging the project, alleging illegal construction and violations of water sharing agreements.
The court suggested Telangana file a civil suit instead of a writ petition and hinted at possible mediation.
Andhra Pradesh argued that the project is legal, sanctioned, and within its territorial jurisdiction.
The court noted that the project affects other states and advised awaiting a central committee's findings.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Telangana Government, Andhra Pradesh Government
- What
- Adjournment of the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar Link Project case
- When
- January 12
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To examine the issue comprehensively, consider the suggestion to file a civil suit, and explore mediation.
Telangana's Stance
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
Project Legality
Telangana's Stance
The project is illegal and violates the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal award.
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
The project is legal, sanctioned, and within Andhra Pradesh's territorial jurisdiction.
Petition Maintainability
Telangana's Stance
The writ petition is maintainable as the issue is not confined to a water dispute.
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
The petition is mala fide and should be addressed by the central government.
Project Expansion
Telangana's Stance
The expansion aims to divert excessive floodwaters from Telangana, violating the tribunal's award.
Andhra Pradesh's Stance
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was sanctioned after considering stakeholders' comments, including Telangana's.
- Case Adjournment Date
- January 12
- Petitioner
- Telangana Government
- Project in Question
- Polavaram–Nallamalasagar Link Project (PNLP)
- Court's Observation
- Suggested filing a civil suit instead of a writ petition and considering mediation.
- Telangana's Stance
- Wants to stop Andhra Pradesh from proceeding with the project, alleging illegal construction and violations.
- Andhra Pradesh's Argument
- Project is within its territorial jurisdiction, is a national project, and has been sanctioned after considering stakeholders' comments.
- Court's Bench
- Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi
- Central Committee
- Constituted to review the project and consider issues of water sharing between AP and TG.
Sources
SC Adjourns Polavaram Link Case to Jan 12, Suggests Telangana File Civil Suit
Telangana Will Be Back In SC Next Week to Stop AP: Uttam
Supreme Court Questions Maintainability of Telangana’s Plea Against AP’s Polavaram-Nallamalla Sagar Link Project
Uttam wants Supreme Court to pause Nallamala Sagar project
