New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Wednesday submitted a Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the alleged non-implementation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) award by the Karnataka government and the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project.

The DMK leader sought a discussion on the "non-implementation of the CWRC award by the Karnataka government and the further attempt to construct a reservoir at Mekedatu across the Cauvery river."

According to the notice, the issue has "drastically" affected the livelihood of farmers in Tamil Nadu.

"To discuss the non-implementation of the CWRC award by Karnataka government and the further attempt to construct a re...