Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding coastal zone regulation.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Coastal zone management Sustainable development Wetlands Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

The Central Government hereby declares the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters which are influenced by tidal action (in the landward side) up to 500 metres from the High Tide Line and the land between the Low Tide Line and the High Tidal Line as Coastal Regulation Zone. It also imposes with this Notification restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations or processes, etc., in the Zone. Article 2 lists activities prohibited in the zone, whereas article 3 regulates permitted activities. The Government of State or Union Territory and such other authorities at the State or Union Territory levels, as may be designated for this purpose, shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of this Notification within their respective jurisdictions (art. 4). The Schedule contains a classification of various areas of the Coastal Regulation Zone.

Full text

English

Website

www.moef.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Legislation | India | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Notification No. S.O. 1088 of the Ministry of Environment and Forests amending Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding coastal zone regulation.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Mining, Coastal zone management, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. III amending the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification.

Legislation | India | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Groundwater, Potable water, Saltwater intrusion/siltation, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Regulation Zone (Amendment) Notification.

Legislation | India | 1994 (2000)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Concession, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Tourism, Use restrictions, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX