CJ: under the rules, the chief justice takes a call

AG: he takes a call and then a 5 judge bench is constituted which makes a reference to the 7 judges. when 7 judges make a stamp of approval, [the matter came to be referred to 9 judges]

I don't know if that part of the referral process needs to halt mylords. the only issue is what is the scope

CJ: proceed on premises that there is a reference to 9 judges and we have to examine bangalore water supply