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The CAG of India reported delays, violations, and lapses in enforcing the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011, in Tamil Nadu.
Issues include unauthorised constructions, delays in map preparation, and poor surveillance by local authorities.
23 projects were approved without necessary environmental clearances, and 90 unauthorised constructions were identified using satellite imagery.
What is Coastal Regulation Zone
The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) refers to the areas along India’s coast that are subject to specific regulatory measures to prevent ecological damage and ensure sustainable development.
For the purpose of protecting and conserving the coastal and marine environment, the Ministry of Environment issued the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
The CRZ Notification 1991 was superseded by CRZ Notification, 2011 and Island Protection Zone (IPZ) Notification, 2011 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
These regulations aim to manage coastal and island zone activities in a way that protects coastal ecosystems, minimises coastal erosion, and safeguards the livelihoods of coastal communities.
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