Question : VIOLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NORMS



(a) whether drilling is being done in Coastal Regulatory Zone area at Ankaleshwar in Gujarat by some companies without environmental clearance;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government against those companies?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)

(a)&(b)As per the information provided by the Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, no representation / complaint has been received about illegal drilling in Coastal Regulation Zone area at Ankleshwar in Gujarat.

(c) Does not arise in view of the reply to part (a) and (b) above.