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Tamil Nadu Leaders Say Karnataka Has Begun Mekedatu Survey Work and Seek Urgent Legal Action

Political leaders and farmer groups warn the reported on‑site activity could threaten delta water supplies and are pushing the state to move to the Supreme Court and convene a unified response.

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Overview

  • Farmer delegations and PMK and AMMK leaders this week reported markings, staircases, iron rods and borehole plans at the Mekedatu site near Kanakapura and say these indicate survey and preparatory work by Karnataka.
  • The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution opposing Mekedatu and demanding the Union not grant approval for the project.
  • Regional parties and farmer bodies have urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to call an all‑party meeting and to file urgent legal measures including possible contempt petitions in the Supreme Court.
  • Karnataka officials say the reservoir is intended to supply about 4.7 tmc of drinking water for Bengaluru and generate 400 MW of power and that they are seeking Cauvery Water Management Authority and wildlife clearances before construction.
  • The project still needs statutory approvals and the CWMA and National Wildlife Board decisions will be key next steps that could determine whether on‑ground work can proceed and how Tamil Nadu’s water and farm livelihoods are affected.