Report of Amicus Curiae on Kerala Floods

The amicus curiae Jacob P. Alex appointed by the Kerala High Court to assist it in flood-related cases has submitted the report to the Kerala High Court. The report makes the following observations: The sudden release of water simultaneously from different reservoirs during the heavy rain in August 2018 had aggravated the damage during the floods. High ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Amicus curiae • EAP • Emergency Action Plan • Floods • IMD • Kerala • Kerala floods • Kerala High Court • Maximum Water level • MWL • National Disaster Management Authority

Dam Safety Bill 2018 introduced in Lok Sabha

The Dam Safety Bill, 2018 has been introduced in Lok Sabha in December, 2018. This bill aims to provide for the surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams across the country.  The Bill also provides for the institutional mechanism to ensure the safety of the dams. Features of the Dam Safety Bill 2018 The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Bill • CLAT • Dam Safety • Dam Safety Bill • Emergency Action Plan • Flood Warning System • Lok Sabha • National Dam Safety Authority • State Dam Safety Organization