Bangalore: Union Law Minister M Veerappa
Moily on Saturday sought to find fault with Karnataka Government for
opposing the Centre's decision to set up a tribunal on
Mahadayi river water dispute between the State and Goa.
Talking to reporters here, Moily wondered how its
constitution would amount to "injustice" to Karnataka when the
State can plead its case effectively when it has "justified
case".
"We (Karnataka from where Moily hails) have to
effectively argue our case before the Tribunal," Moily said.
Karnataka yesterday slammed the move as "politically
motivated" and "unilateral". State's Water Resources Minister
Basavaraj Bommai termed it "politically opportunistic intended
to please Goa and hurt the legitimate interest of Karnataka".
By stating that injustice has been committed, Karnataka
government was weakening its case, Moily said, adding, the
state had not opposed constitution of the tribunal before it
was set up.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today
reiterated the State's stand already articulated by Bommai.
"It's a hasty and politically motivated decision taken by
the Centre at the pressure of Goa," Yeddyurappa said.
His government would strongly take up the matter with the
Centre not to act till the Supreme Court gives its verdict on
the Mahadayi (called Mandovi river in Goa) dispute, he said.
PTI
First Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 20:51