 of Tamil Nadu stated that there is no need for construction of a new dam by the Kerala Government, as the existing dam after it is strengthened might function like a new dam.In May 2014, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the water level in the dam could be increased to 136 ft.It also struck down an 2006 amendment included in the Kerala Irrigation Water Conservation Act 2003 that deemed certain fixed water level for old dams.