Coastal Zone Regulations

April 20, 2023

Coastal zone management plan draft for three Kerala districts published

The draft of the Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Kottayam districts has been published as part of the first phase, following continuous efforts for the last three years.

April 19, 2023
CMFRI to set up Water Clinics to assess drinking water quality in Kerala’s coastal areas

The move comes in the wake of a recent study report which found alarming level of E coli contamination in the Vembanad lake.
December 21, 2022
Applications seeking relaxation in CRZ norms pile up in Kerala

The applications for relaxations in stringent CRZ norms are pending with the delay in the reorganisation of the Authority after its term ended last October. The Authority chaired by Environment Department Additional Chief Secretary needs a member secretary and four experts besides the Chairman.
December 10, 2022
Coastal authority moves at record speed to sanction construction owned by Speaker's brother

Records reveal that the Authority that is yet to take a decision on similar applications pending for months and years, gave permission for this building in just four days.
December 05, 2022
CRZ norms: Relaxations allowed for construction with Environment Ministry's consent

If the CZMA is convinced that such activities are needed, the Authority can recommend it to the Central Ministry as per the new provision.
November 26, 2022
CRZ: State authorities empowered to grant permission for sea barriers, groynes

The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has incorporated these changes in the amendment to the rules framed under the Coastal Protection Act of 2019.
September 16, 2022
Kapico Resort demolition begins; cost to be borne by owners

The cost of the demolition, which was ordered by the SC for violating the Coastal Management Act, will be borne by the resort owners.

Coastal Zone Regulations

Coastal zone management plan draft for three Kerala districts published

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CMFRI to set up Water Clinics to assess drinking water quality in Kerala’s coastal areas

Applications seeking relaxation in CRZ norms pile up in Kerala

Coastal authority moves at record speed to sanction construction owned by Speaker's brother

CRZ norms: Relaxations allowed for construction with Environment Ministry's consent

CRZ: State authorities empowered to grant permission for sea barriers, groynes

Kapico Resort demolition begins; cost to be borne by owners

No CRZ exemptions for six panchayats in Kerala, says Centre

Vizhinjam port construction can’t be halted, says Kerala High Court

Kerala unlikely to meet green tribunal deadline on Coastal Zone Management Plan