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Bengaluru, Jan 21 (PTI) The Karnataka government on Friday said it will oppose the proposed water project at Hogenakkal along the border with Tamil Nadu stating that the neighbouring state cannot take up the work unilaterally.
"It has come to our notice through media reports that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced finalising a Detailed Project Report worth Rs 4,600 crore to undertake Phase-2 of the Hogenakkal project," state Irrigation Minister Govind Karjol said in a statement.
He said the neighbouring state has to undertake projects in Cauvery valley region according to the Cauvery Tribunal and Supreme Court orders related to water distribution.
"Karnataka government opposes the project whose details have not been furnished before the tribunal and the apex court.
Tamil Nadu cannot take up this project unilaterally," the minister said.
Citing Section 13 of the Cauvery tribunal award, Karjol said, this project has to be undertaken through NHPC.