India Issues Notice To Pakistan Over Modification Of Indus Water Treaty

India has issued Pakistan a notice that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will need to be modified (HEPs) due to Pakistan's "intransigence" in finding a resolution to the disputes over the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects.

According to sources the Indian intention was conveyed  through notice sent on January 25 by the appropriate Indus Waters Commissioners in accordance with Article XII (3) of the IWT.

Pakistan asked for the appointment of an impartial expert in 2015 to look into its technical complaints against India's Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). Pakistan abruptly withdrew this proposal in 2016 and suggested that an arbitration tribunal rule on its objections.

According to the sources, Pakistan's unilateral move is in violation of the graduated dispute resolution procedure envisioned by Article IX of the IWT. India subsequently asked for the subject to be sent to a third party expert in a separate request.