New Delhi, July 21 -- DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a notice under Rule 267 seeking the suspension of the day's business in the Upper House to discuss concerns over the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project on the Cauvery River and its impact on Tamil Nadu.

In his notice addressed to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General, Siva sought the suspension of Rules 15, 23, and 51, along with any other listed business for July 21, to facilitate a discussion on the matter.

The notice stated that the discussion was being sought on "the concerns over the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir on the river Cauvery, its impact on affected state of Tamil Nadu and the need for constitution of a tribunal in this regard."

Invoking Rul...