India Takes First Step Towards Indus Water Treaty Withdrawal

[LETHALFORCE]

But India can be dragged if the case goes to international court.

Let it. International court has no mechanism to enforce anything same with UN.

 

[AmoghaVarsha]

But India can be dragged if the case goes to international court.

India is only a partial signatory to the International Court. Also how do you think ICJ will implement any order?Do you see anyone putting sanctions on India?

 

[Kshatriya87]

India is only a partial signatory to the International Court. Also how do you think ICJ will implement any order?Do you see anyone putting sanctions on India?

No, but I did read about a penalty on India imposed by international court of arbitration. I think it was about the same topic.

 

[AmoghaVarsha]

No, but I did read about a penalty on India imposed by international court of arbitration. I think it was about the same topic.

India doesnt recognize any role of the ICJ in Indias dispute with a commonwealth nation.

 

[LETHALFORCE]

No, but I did read about a penalty on India imposed by international court of arbitration. I think it was about the same topic.

I doubt international court can do shit India can also veto it. I think one
Veto needed to throw case out? Similar to China vote keeping India out of NSG.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33710088

 

[Kshatriya87]

I doubt international court can do shit few votes can veto it. India can also veto.

If that's the case then what's stopping us from officially declaring the IWT as null and void?

 

[LETHALFORCE]

If that's the case then what's stopping us from officially declaring the IWT as null and void?

We are pak is saying we can't, we are building dams just ignoring them.

 

[LETHALFORCE]

http://swarajyamag.com/world/how-india-can-unilaterally-walk-away-from-the-indus-waters-treaty

How India Can Unilaterally Walk Away From The Indus Waters Treaty

 

[Kshatriya87]

We are pak is saying we can't, we are building dams just ignoring them.

Yes but just 1 is on Chenab. All others are on our rivers. We need to accelerate dams and diversions on other 3 rivers as well.

 

[LETHALFORCE]

Yes but just 1 is on Chenab. All others are on our rivers. We need to accelerate dams and diversions on other 3 rivers as well.

The task force will decide the plan of action

 

[Kshatriya87]

http://swarajyamag.com/world/how-india-can-unilaterally-walk-away-from-the-indus-waters-treaty

How India Can Unilaterally Walk Away From The Indus Waters Treaty

That's what I'm talking about. The following para from the article does it for me.

However, India has neither signed nor ratified the law on treaties. So, it can make an argument that it is not bound by the additions in the text that were not a part of customary international law at the time of adoption. Put simply, India is party to the contract, but the Contract Act doesn't apply to it; only the general law of contract will.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/pr...ank-declares-pause-protect-indus-water-treaty

World Bank Declares Pause to Protect Indus Waters Treaty
WASHINGTON, December 12—The World Bank Group today announced a pause in the separate processes initiated by India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty to allow the two countries to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements.

The announcement temporarily halts the appointment of a Neutral Expert, as requested by India, and the Chairman of the Court of Arbitration, as requested by Pakistan, to resolve issues regarding two hydroelectric power plants under construction by India along the Indus rivers system. Both processes initiated by the respective countries were advancing at the same time, creating a risk of contradictory outcomes that could potentially endanger the Treaty.

“We are announcing this pause to protect the Indus Waters Treaty and to help India and Pakistan consider alternative approaches to resolving conflicting interests under the Treaty and its application to two hydroelectric power plants,”said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, "This is an opportunity for the two countries to begin to resolve the issue in an amicable manner and in line with the spirit of the treaty rather than pursuing concurrent processes that could make the treaty unworkable over time. I would hope that the two countries will come to an agreement by the end of January."

The pause was announced by Kim in letters to the finance ministers of India and Pakistan and emphasized that the Bank was acting to safeguard the Treaty. Pausing the process for now, the Bank would hold off from appointing the Chairman for the Court of Arbitration or the Neutral Expert – appointments that had been expected on December 12 as earlier communicated by the Bank.

The current processes under the treaty concern the Kishenganga (330 megawatts) and Ratle (850 megawatts) hydroelectric power plants. The power plants are being built by India on, respectively, the Kishenganga and Chenab Rivers. Neither of the two plants are being financed by the World Bank Group.

The Indus Waters Treaty 1960 is seen as one of the most successful international treaties and has withstood frequent tensions between India and Pakistan, including conflict. The Treaty sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the two countries regarding their use of the rivers, known as the Permanent Indus Commission which includes a commissioner from each of the two countries. It also sets out a process for resolving so-called “questions”, “differences” and “disputes” that may arise between the parties.

 

[Cutting Edge]

Indus Water Treaty: Pakistan urges World Bank to fulfill its obligation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan in a letter has urged the World Bank to fulfill its role regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Court of Arbitration.


The letter written by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, was in response to the latter's letter of December 12 and their decision to pause the process of empanelment of the Court of Arbitration, reports the Radio Pakistan.


Dar, said in his letter, that this decision of the World Bank will seriously prejudice Pakistan's interests and rights under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960.


The letter to Kim has been sent with approval of all concerned stakeholders. It strongly conveys that the matter of appointment of a Chairman of the Court of Arbitration has been inordinately delayed. It urged the World Bank to execute its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty.


The Finance Minister noted that the pause proposed by the World Bank President will merely prevent Pakistan from approaching a competent forum and having its grievances addressed.


The letter noted that the Indus Waters Treaty 1960 does not provide for a situation wherein a Party can "pause" performance of its obligations under the Treaty.


Earlier this month, the World Bank asked both India and Pakistan to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements over the Indus Water Treaty Dispute 1960.


The bank said it is temporarily halting the appointment of a neutral expert as requested by India, and the Chairman of the Court of Arbitration, as requested by Pakistan, to resolve issues regarding two hydroelectric power plants under construction by India along the Indus Rivers system.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...lfill-its-obligation/articleshow/56164568.cms

 

[Cutting Edge]

India starts ”water terrorism” process
December 25, 2016 by bilal ahmed in Latest, World

With India looking at full exploitation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a high-level inter-ministerial task force held its first meeting on Friday, focusing on bringing India”s Punjab and occupied Jammu & Kashmir on board for speeding up work on the ground through better co-ordination, Times of India reported on Saturday.

Discussions at the meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister”s principal secretary Nripendra Mishra, revolved around fast-tracking proposed hydro-power projects in Jammu and Kashmir and building necessary infrastructure, including storage capacity, to tap water from three western rivers of the Indus system, Indus, Jhelum and Chenab, which have been allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty.

Since Punjab”s participation in the entire process is also important due to India”s right over the eastern river system (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej), chief secretary of the state also attended the meeting “Idea of the first meeting was to indicate India”s intention to fully utilise the country”s share of waters within the Treaty and bring the two states (Punjab and J&K) on board for speeding up the entire process,” said an official.

He said, “Both the states have been asked to get back as early as possible with their respective ground reports. Next meeting of the task force will be held in January.”

Besides the chief secretaries of Punjab and J&K, the first meeting of the task force was attended by NSA Ajit Doval, foreign secretary S Jaishankar, finance secretary Ashok Lavasa and water resources secretary Shashi Shekhar.

They underlined the government”s priority to speed up works on the proposed hydro-power projects on Chenab and its tributary -Sawalkot (1856 MW), Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Bursar (800 MW) -for execution in a time-bound manner.

http://aaj.tv/2016/12/india-starts-water-terrorism-process/

 

[LordOfTheUnderworlds]

Pussies can't fight for sh8t. They don't have the balls to wage a war against us without the backing of super power. Let's see if our commie neighbor will come to their help or not.

To the DFI community- We should organise some kind of pissing competition.100's of Thousands of people visiting kashmir just to Piss in Indus river. Let's make these pukis drink our piss and sh8t.

I think last year I read some news about Pakistan complaining that India is not processing sewage before releasing it into Ravi river. Basically, human waste from border region flows unprocessed directly into Lahore without going through processing plant.

Waste of Indian soldiers posted in Siachen also flows downstream to Pakistani occupied area. astaghfirullah

 

[LETHALFORCE]

Indus Water Treaty: Pakistan urges World Bank to fulfill its obligation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan in a letter has urged the World Bank to fulfill its role regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and move ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the Court of Arbitration.


The letter written by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, was in response to the latter's letter of December 12 and their decision to pause the process of empanelment of the Court of Arbitration, reports the Radio Pakistan.


Dar, said in his letter, that this decision of the World Bank will seriously prejudice Pakistan's interests and rights under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960.


The letter to Kim has been sent with approval of all concerned stakeholders. It strongly conveys that the matter of appointment of a Chairman of the Court of Arbitration has been inordinately delayed. It urged the World Bank to execute its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty.


The Finance Minister noted that the pause proposed by the World Bank President will merely prevent Pakistan from approaching a competent forum and having its grievances addressed.


The letter noted that the Indus Waters Treaty 1960 does not provide for a situation wherein a Party can "pause" performance of its obligations under the Treaty.


Earlier this month, the World Bank asked both India and Pakistan to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements over the Indus Water Treaty Dispute 1960.


The bank said it is temporarily halting the appointment of a neutral expert as requested by India, and the Chairman of the Court of Arbitration, as requested by Pakistan, to resolve issues regarding two hydroelectric power plants under construction by India along the Indus Rivers system.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...lfill-its-obligation/articleshow/56164568.cms

Someone explain to pak that a bank does not get involved in manufactured disputes


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[LETHALFORCE]

http://www.india.com/news/india/ind...ts-share-of-benefits-from-the-treaty-1721746/

Indus Water Treaty: India looking forward to gain its share of benefits from the treaty

 

[Kshatriya87]

I think last year I read some news about Pakistan complaining that India is not processing sewage before releasing it into Ravi river. Basically, human waste from border region flows unprocessed directly into Lahore without going through processing plant.

Waste of Indian soldiers posted in Siachen also flows downstream to Pakistani occupied area. astaghfirullah

How about throwing some pork's blood in there as well.

 

[Kshatriya87]

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[Kshatriya87]

India will set dangerous precedent if it violates Indus Waters Treaty: Pak

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