Coastal Regulations

Guidelines for updation of Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) prepared as per CRZ Notification, 2011 to align it with CRZ Notification, 2019

The Government of India had declared certain coastal stretches of the country as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) vide Notification No. S.O.19 (E), dated the 6th January, 2011 (referred to as the CRZ Notification, 2011).

Publication Date:

27/06/2019

Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Tags:

Coastal Regulations, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, India

Environment

Bombay HC Chief Justice makes a point on environment protection, with a caricature

The arguments for and against the coastal road in Mumbai are long-drawn and expected to stretch over the week.

Publication Date:

19/06/2019

Source: Indian Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Mumbai, Bombay, High Court, Environment, Coastal Regulations, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

Environment

Crucial inspection to decide on Kattupalli Port expansion

Kattupalli currently has approval for constructing five berths with total quay length of 1,900 metres, according to the original master plan.

Publication Date:

04/06/2019

Source: New Indian Express (Chennai)

Tags:

Tamil Nadu, Adani Port and SEZ Ltd, Environmental Security, Coastal Regulations, Environment

Environment

BMC plans another study on coastal road impact on marine life

MUMBAI: The BMC has decided to appoint Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) to study the impact of its ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road project on the livelihood of fisherman and o

Publication Date:

22/05/2019

Source: Times Of India (Mumbai)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Marine Life, Coastal Regulations, Marine Ecosystems, Environment

Environment

CRZ norms violations inviting disasters in Odisha

The UN has proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

Publication Date:

22/05/2019

Source: Pioneer (New Delhi)

Tags:

Orissa (Odisha), Coastal Regulations, Biodiversity, Cyclones, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Environment

Forests

Odisha plans to restore coastal green cover

Uprooted trees in Puri. Nearly 22 lakh trees have been destroyed in the cyclone in Odisha.Biswaranjan Rout

Publication Date:

20/05/2019

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Orissa (Odisha), Coastal Regulations, Cyclones, Afforestation, Forests

Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding clearance for extension of breakwater at Chhara Port, village Chhara Sarkhadi, district Gir Somnath, Gujarat, 15/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sayyed Mohammed Sabir Usman Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/05/2019 regarding grant of Environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance for extension of Breakwater at Chhara Port, village Chhara Sarkhadi, Taluka Kodinar, district Gir Somnath, Gujarat by M/s Simar Port Private Limited.

Judgement Date:

15/05/2019

Tags:

Ports, Gujarat, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Public Hearing, Marine Ecosystems, Wildlife, Coastal Regulations, Lion, Environment Clearance (EC)

Environment

NGT suspends directive to deposit Rs 1cr

Panaji: Following an appeal by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has suspended its May 1 order directing the coastal regulator to deposit Rs 1 cro

Publication Date:

13/05/2019

Source: Times Of India (Goa)

Tags:

Goa, Coastal Regulations, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Compensation, Environment

Environment

State govt ignores KCZMA recommendations

Thiruvananthapuram: While state government processes the Supreme Court order to demolish five apartments for violating coastal regulation zone (CRZ) rules, it will also have to answer why it sat ov

Publication Date:

09/05/2019

Source: Times Of India (Thiruvananthapuram)

Tags:

Kerala, Coastal Regulations, Supreme Court, Environment Clearance (EC), Environment Act 1986, Environment

Habitat And Urbanisation