CRZ ZONE
Mumbai Port invites global bids for Rs 922.67 crore marina at Victoria Dock
Mumbai Port Authority has initiated a global bidding process for the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina project. This project, estimated to cost Rs 922.67 crore, will be developed using the DBFOT model. It encompasses a water area of 37.3 hectares and aims to accommodate 604 yachts at full build-out. Marine works such as breakwater construction and dredging are already underway as per the submitted plans.
Shivakumar govt plans 'Karnataka Mandapam' on lines of Bharat Mandapam
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced plans for a 'Karnataka Mandapam' to enhance tourism. The government is exploring various potential sites for this initiative, including Jakkur and NGEF premises. Efforts to develop tourism in Kodagu and Malnad are also being prioritised to balance environment protection.
Goa tightens rules; private shacks in CRZ now need to register with tourism department
Goa's assembly passed a bill requiring private shacks in CRZ areas to register. This amendment aims to regulate unregistered establishments and ensure compliance with safety standards. The new law provides support for the state's Beach Shack Policy and its licensing. Approvals will be needed from authorities and local bodies for temporary shacks. Penalties for non-registration of tourist trade activities have also been revised.
Sachin Tendulkar, Jaya Bachchan get approval to expand seaside bungalows
Tendulkars want to expand their home at Perry Cross Road, close to Bandra's Carter Road shoreline. They want to build the entire fourth floor and a full fifth floor in the existing building.
Show cause notice to Narayan Rane's Mumbai bungalow for CRZ norms violation
A coastal management body in Mumbai has issued a show cause notice to the house of Union minister Narayan Rane in the Juhu area for alleged violation of the Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) norms. Rane's 'Aadhish' bungalow had previously been issued a notice by the municipal civic body for alleged unauthorised construction, and his petition for its regularisation had been refused.
SC notice to Centre on plea challenging constitutional validity of CRZ Notification, 2019
The Supreme Court Monday sought response from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2019. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government, and the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority.
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Realtors seek reallocation of Navi Mumbai plots as new CRZ rule blocks development
While these plots were allotted by CIDCO itself for development and it continues to charge additional lease premium from developers, the development is not allowed now.
ABC of CRZ: Lessons for homebuyers from the Maradu flats demolition
The recent demolition of illegal apartment buildings in Kerala shows the risks homebuyers are taking in India. In addition to coastal regulation zone (CRZ) rules, there are several land usage rules that home buyers must be careful about.
Coastal Regulation Zone rule tweak may get Sahara Rs 40k crore windfall
Construction industry sources said almost one-third of Sahara’s portion near the creek fell under CRZ, where no construction is permitted.
Government approves CRZ notification 2018; gives impetus to promotion of tourism
The move comes in the backdrop of a series of representations received by the Environment Ministry from various coastal states/UTs and other stakeholders.
Goa mulls ban on land purchase in Coastal Regulation Zone by non-Goans
The GCZMA during its meeting observed that there are large scale purchases of land in the CRZ areas by non-Goans or foreigners for commercial purpose.
Government reviewing Coastal Regulation Zone policy
"We are reviewing the CRZ policy for the benefit of the coastal people and marine life," Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said during Question Hour.
Government reviewing CRZ notification 2011 after states' concerns
Government has initiated the process to review the 2011 Coastal Regulation Zone notification in the backdrop of issues raised by certain coastal states.
NGT turns down proposal for Nayachar thermal power project
The Kolkata bench of national green tribunal (NGT) headed by Justice Pratap Kumar Roy rejected the proposal to set up a thermal power station in Nayachar island as it violated the coastal regulations zone (CRZ) and it was against the policy of sustainable development. Justice Roy in his judgment stated that Nayachar is an eco-fragile zone, so no major permanent construction can be permitted in the island.
Ports, coastal police exempted from prohibited list under coastal regulation zone
Under the CRZ notification, 2011, setting up of new industries and expansion of existing industries within such Zones is prohibited.
Kerala High Court's directive to DLF to demolish some portions of complex
The court directed DLF to stop all further construction as per the permit granted by Kochi corporation.
MoEF examining proposal to allow 100% private schemes in slum rehabilitation in CRZ areas
Slum rehabilitation projects in coastal zones in the country's hottest property market Mumbai are set to become a complete private affair .
Kochi project: Allegations baseless and unfounded, says DLF
DLF termed as "baseless and unfounded" allegations that environment and CRZ clearances granted to its multistoreyed flat project here had infirmities.
Maharashtra govt eyes “grey area” in coastal regulation zone norms for Shivaji monument in sea
The state government’s plans to construct a memorial to Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Arabian Sea have rekindled debate on coastal regulation norms.
Essar Steel Orissa Ltd charged with green violation
Though ESOL obtained environmental clearance on May 29, 2008, there is no CRZ clearance which is mandatory since the area comes under CRZ zone.
Fresh violations in CRZ corridor upset greens
Though the new CRZ 2011 has been notified with changes, fresh violations ranging from clearing of mangroves to hotel and government projects continue to reduce it to a mockery, alleged speakers at a seminar in the city.
Coastal zone violations to be mapped
Union minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh declared on Wednesday that a comprehensive mapping of all coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) violations would be undertaken soon.
Centre directs states to identify and punish CRZ violators
The environment ministry has set the ball rolling on an eight-month process for identifying and punishing violations under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991.
New Coastal Zone Regulations covers sea up to 12 nautical miles
The environment ministry on Friday notified the long-pending Coastal Zone Regulations, changing the regime that manages development and construction along the 7,500 km coastline of the country.
No clearance to Adarsh housing society: MoEF
The controversy over the allotment of prime land to the housing society has now dragged Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan within its ambit.
Navi Mumbai airport gets environmental clearance
The greenfield airport in neighbouring Navi Mumbai has got environmental clearance and work on the project would commence next year, Maharashtra government announced here on Monday.
MOEF can decide on mangroves removal to build new airport: HC
The Bombay High Court has made it clear that no authority, including the MOEF, has been restrained from exercising its statutory authority by court's ban on destruction of mangroves.
CMZ norms to facilitate Navi Mumbai airport construction
Government's notification on Coastal Management Zone has made the way easier for construction of greenfield airport proposed in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.
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