Question : NEW RULES FOR COASTAL AREAS

(a) whether the Government has started working on new rules of coastal areas after the recent disaster due to Tsunami waves;

(b) if so, whether a high-powered scientific Government Committee has prepared a comprehensive review of regulations determining settlement and development along the country`s 6000 Km coastline; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT ( KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) No Sir.

(b) & (c) Does not arise.