MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH):
(a) For the purpose of enforcing and monitoring the implementation of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)
Notification, 1991, the Ministry of Environment and Forests had set up the National, State and Union
Territory level Coastal Zone Management Authorities under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The
complaints received from various sources regarding the violations of CRZ Notification are referred to
these Authorities who initiate action as per the powers delegated under the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986.
(b) The violations of the CRZ Notification received by these Authorities during the last three years include,
destruction of mangroves, construction work and reclamation of land over the mangrove area, development of
various infrastructure in violation of CRZ-I norms and constructions carried out in CRZ-II violating Floor
Space Index regulations.
(c) The CRZ Notification, 2011 and the Island Protection Zone (IPZ) Notification have been issued on 6th
January, 2011, covering the mainland and the islands of A&N and Lakshadweep respectively, superceding the
CRZ Notification, 1991.
(d) The salient features of the CRZ Notification, 2011 include, inclusion of the water area upto the
territorial limits, hazard mapping to be incorporated in the Coastal Zone Management Plan preparation,
streamlining of clearance procedures for projects attracting the CRZ Notification and special dispensation
for Greater Mumbai, Kerala and Goa.
(e) & (f) A direction has been issued to M/s Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society on 14th January,2011
to remove the unauthorised structure in its entirety and area restored to its original condition which
has been constructed in violation of the CRZ Notification, 1991. M/s Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society
issues are subjudice in the High Court of Bombay under the Writ Petition No.291 of 2011.
