The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act was enacted in 1956

According to this Act, special tribunals are constituted to adjudicate the disputes related to waters of inter- state rívers and river valleys between the states.

Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal I: 1969

• Chairman of this tribunal- R.S.Baćhawat
• States- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal : 1969

• Chairman of this tribunal- R.S.Báchawat
• States- Andhra Pradesh, Telan gana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal lI: 2004

• Chairman- Brijesh Kumar Mishra
• States- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.