KINFRA tried to manipulate its way around CRZ rules, but failed: CAG
The Kerala state body tried to change the status of the land it acquired for a marine park near Kozhikode as it was 50 metres away from the seashore
India's only coastal protection system is being overhauled for economic interests
The recently released Draft Coastal Regulatory Zone, 2018, intends to replace the existing framework and further dilutes regulatory mechanisms …
Govt's reason for CRZ amendments: 'See and enjoy beauty of mighty seas'
The contentious new Coastal Regulation Zone notification gives precedence to economic developments over saving fragile ecosystems
Sailesh Nayak Committee report on coastal zone regulations released 18 months after submission
The report recommends several relaxations in a previous notification, aimed at boosting tourism and real estate
New CRZ rules clear coast for realtors, may trigger disaster
The government put the Indian coastline at risk by not hearing stakeholders and deciding to open it for real estate industry
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification: What development are we clearing our coasts for
The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018, has diluted India's only protection system for the fragile ecology and opened it up to realtors …
New draft coastal regulation allows tourism in sensitive zone, poses threat to fishers
A notification by the environment ministry allows tourism activities in ecologically sensitive areas and land reclamation for …
Elephanta Island gets too much development too fast
Getting power supply could have shaped the island’s future, but now the recent CRZ notification has put its existence at risk
Why we need a coastal zone protection act
If regulations listed in the CRZ Notification are implemented properly, coastal zones and fragile ecosystems can be safeguarded
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (Feb 4-8)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Soon: CRZ task force for Maharashtra
It will monitor coastal regulatory zone violations along the state’s coastline
Tamil Nadu fisherfolk urge government to prepare for sea level rise
The upcoming plan for coastal zone management should ensure housing and account for the sea level rise, suggest fisherfolk and environmentalists
Green tribunal halts construction on Puri coast
Directs Odisha government to submit report on status of waste disposal and treatment in the city by February
National Green Tribunal stays thermal power plant in Gujarat
Asks project proponent to obtain environmental clearances
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 30, 2022)
Green tribunal halts sand mining in coastal Maharashtra
Gujarat and Goa told to instruct police stations in the coastal areas to take immediate steps to stop illegal sand mining in areas which fall …
Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE advocated single-window clearances
Parivesh portal to be expanded with a target to clear projects with a 360-degree assessment
Bombay HC halts work at Mulund-Thane SEZ
Asks project proponent to immediately stop dumping solid waste to reclaim land
Kochi Corporation issued building permits in violation of coastal regulations: CAG report
Multi-storey buildings up to 21 floors were allowed along Chilavanoor backwaters without even bothering to obtain clearances from coastal …
Gujarat High Court halts work at Mundra SEZ
Bench questions commencement of work without environmental clearance
MoEF asks Chennai Petroleum Corporation to change pipeline route
Proposed coastal route too close to populated areas
OPG flouts environmental laws again
Begins construction without taking forest and CRZ clearance
Mumbai sea link extension may be junked in favour of a coastal road
Activists say Rs 9,000 crore project will destroy beaches and violates coastal regulations
Traditional communities can mine sand in coastal areas: MoEF
Ministry order has no provision to curb illegal sand mining in river beds
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 18, 2020)
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