Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (Act No. 33 of 1956). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1956 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valleys. Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Institution Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Data collection/reporting Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract This Act establishes a Water Disputes Tribunal for the settlement of any water dispute with respect to inter-state rivers or river valleys which cannot be settled by negotiations. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in