In Kerala, an emergency session of the State Assembly convened today unanimously passed a resolution demanding the reduction of the water level in the Mullapperiyar dam in Idukki to 120 ft. on a warfooting and the construction of a new dam decommissioning the existing one.Introducing the resolution on the issue, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that construction of a new dam is the only alternative to ensure the safety of lakhs of people living down streams.Expressing distress, the Chief Minister said that unfortunately the Mullapperiyar dam issue is entangled in a legal tussle between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.At the same time, participating in the three hour discussion, Opposition leader V.S Achuthanandan pointed out that a lease signed during the British regime before independence is not binding on Kerala. He also said that in a federal system like India, states do have special powers. The Opposition leader demanded construction of a new dam immediately. Cutting across party lines all the members expressed deep concern on the safety of Mullapperiyar dam built in 1895.AIR correspondent reports, the situation along Tamil Nadu-Kerala border in Idukki is tense but peaceful. Prohibitory orders are in place in Kambammedu and Kumily in Idukki.