Water Disputes Act 1956 Concept

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Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State Water Disputes Act and River Boards Act of 1956: 1. The Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states. 2. The appellate jurisdiction against the order of the tribunal lies with Supreme Court of India only. 3. A river board can be established by the concerned state governments with the prior approval of Central government. How many of the above given statements are correct?