As per provisions of the Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956, the Tribunal shall consist of a Chairman and two other members nominated by the ______ .

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Chief Justice of India

Explanation:
• According to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, when a state government requests the Central Government to refer a water dispute to a Tribunal, the Center constitutes the Tribunal.
• The Act specifies that the Tribunal consists of a Chairman and two other members.
• These members are nominated by the Chief Justice of India from among persons who at the time of such nomination are Judges of the Supreme Court or of a High Court.

Information Booster:
• Article 262: The Constitution of India provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes under Article 262, which empowers Parliament to enact laws for this purpose.
• Exclusion of Jurisdiction: Article 262 also allows Parliament to exclude the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and other courts in such disputes.
• Recent Amendment: The ISRWD (Amendment) Bill seeks to establish a single standalone 'Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal' to replace existing individual tribunals.

Additional Knowledge:
• President of India (Option A): While the President appoints Judges to the SC/HC, the specific task of nominating members for these statutory water tribunals is delegated to the CJI by the Act.
• Chief Minister (Option B): State governments are the parties to the dispute; they cannot nominate the judges who will adjudicate their own case.
• Central Government (Option C): The Central Government 'constitutes' the tribunal through notification, but the actual 'nomination' of the judicial members must come from the CJI to ensure judicial independence.