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http://www.deepika.com/News_latest.aspx?catcode=latest&newscode=143851&rnd=rxfeqPA The Mulla Periyar dam issue is a burning one for the last many years more or less like a Dispute between Kerala& Tamil Naadu. In this connection my Blog dt 11 th May2014 is also relevant. Now the Legislative Assembly is stated to have approved as a topic of dispute to be confirmed by a Presidential Reference tonthe Apex court. This has to be treated thisvway because the Apex court had approved the proposal of the Tamil Nadu to raise the Level of water in the Dam to142 feet from existing 136 feet.This raising ,however,is detrimental to the life & property of around 40 Lakhs of people residing in the vicinity of the Dam. Besides,The raising of the level is also harmful to the Wild Animals nearby& rare plants & insects found in the Western Ghats near the Dam.The forest,wild Animals & Environmental protection act needed to be referred to prevent the proposed Action by the Tamil Naadu. As the Apex Court has already given the verdict,the President of India will have to recommend to Apex court to to reconsider the matter With reference to the provisions contained in the Constitution of India. The approval of the Chief Minister's proposal unanimously by the Legislative Assembly ,would thus be submitted to the President of India. If the President approves this the Supreme Court might reconsider the matter as the lives of over 40 Lakhs of people are involved if a calamity like flood or Earth quake take place. The natural calamities can not be predicted by anyone. In view of this proposal of Tamil Naadu which was upheld by the Apex court does not appear to be fully within the interest of the innocent people residing in & around the Dam with Anxiety looming over them like a sword. sreedharanMundanat 9th June 2014 6-27 PM(IST)