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Date: 2019-10-30 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 3 of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act

Issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · Not Applicable

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Executive Summary: This document establishes the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority, as per the Environment Protection Act of 1986. The authority, constituted by the Central Government, will operate for three years from the date of this order's publication. It aims to protect and improve the coastal environment of Kerala and prevent environmental pollution in Coastal Regulation Zone areas. Key Points / Main Content: Authority Establishment and Composition: * The Central Government constitutes the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority. * The authority comprises ex-officio members (Principal Secretaries of various Kerala government departments), expert members, a legal expert, a non-governmental organization member, and a Member Secretary. * The term of the Authority is three years from the publication date of the order. Authority Responsibilities and Powers: * Examine project proposals for Coastal Regulation Zone compliance and make recommendations. * Regulate developmental activities within Coastal Regulation Zone areas. * Enforce and monitor Coastal Regulation Zone notifications. * Examine proposals for changes in Coastal Regulation Zone classifications and Coastal Zone Management Plans. * Inquire into alleged violations of the Environment Protection Act and related rules. * Review cases involving violations of the Act and its rules. * Inquire or review violations based on complaints or its own initiative (suo moto). * File complaints under section 19 of the Environment Protection Act. * Take action under section 10 of the Act to verify case facts. Operational Guidelines: * The Authority's headquarters are in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. * The quorum for meetings is one-third of the total members. * Non-ex-officio members receive allowances as per Central Government norms. Transparency and Reporting: * The Authority will create a dedicated website to post information about its functions, including meeting agendas, minutes, decisions, recommendations on violations, actions taken, court matters, and the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan. * The Authority must furnish activity reports to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority every six months. Impact Analysis: Central Government: * Impact: Establishes and oversees the functioning of the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority. * Action Required: Ensure the Authority is properly constituted and receives the necessary resources to fulfill its mandate. Kerala State Government: * Impact: Must work with the Authority to ensure compliance with Coastal Regulation Zone regulations and environmental protection. * Action Required: Implement the Authority's recommendations and provide necessary support for its operations. Submit proposals for changes or modifications in the classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan to the Authority. Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority: * Impact: Given the responsibility and authority to manage and protect the coastal environment of Kerala. * Action Required: Implement the responsibilities and powers outlined in the notification, establish a website, and submit regular reports to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority. Project Proponents/Developers in Kerala's Coastal Region: * Impact: Subject to regulation by the Authority. * Action Required: Ensure projects comply with Coastal Regulation Zone notifications and obtain necessary approvals from the Authority. Citizens and Organizations in Kerala: * Impact: Benefit from improved coastal environment and protection against pollution. Can report violations to the Authority. * Action Required: Report any violations of Coastal Regulation Zone regulations to the Authority.

Key Entities Referenced

Environment Protection Act, 1986: Indian legislation that provides a framework for environmental protection and is the enabling act for the notification. Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority: The authority constituted by the Central Government to protect and improve the coastal environment of Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: The headquarters of the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority is located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Coastal Regulation Zone: Areas regulated by the Coastal Regulation Zone notification, aimed at protecting coastal environments. National Coastal Zone Management Authority: The national authority to which the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority reports and makes recommendations. Coastal Zone Management Plan: A plan approved by Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests. Project proposals are examined with respect to this plan. S.O.19E, dated the 6thJanuary, 2011: A specific notification related to Coastal Regulation Zones issued by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests. Arvind Kumar Nautiyal: The Joint Secretary who signed the notification.
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Principal Secretary, Environment Department, Secretariat, Chairman, ex-officio; Thiruvananthapuram 2. Principal Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Government of Member, ex-officio; Kerala or his nominee, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 3. Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Kerala or his Member, ex-officio; nominee, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 4. Principal Secretary, Forest and Wild Life Department, Government of Kerala Member, ex-officio; or his nominee, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 5. Principal Secretary, Fisheries Department, Government of Kerala or his Member, ex-officio; nominee Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 6. Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, Government of Kerala or his Member, ex-officio; nominee, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 7. Secretary, Urban Affairs Department, Government of Kerala or his nominee, Member, ex-officio; Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 8. Dr. Dinesan Cheruvat, Director, National Institute of Fisheries, Member (Expert); Administration and Management (NIFAM), East Kodungallur, U.C.College Post, Aluva, Ernakulam District-683102, Kerala 9. Dr. P.K. Thulasidas, Senior Scientist and Head(Retd) Wood Science & Member (Expert); Technology Division & Former TEAKNET Co-ordinator International Teak Information Network, Kerala, Forest Research Institute, Peechi-680653, Kerala 10. Dr. Richard Scaria, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Member (Expert); Government College Chittur, Palakkad-678104, Kerala 11. Smt. Amritha Satheesan, Assistant Professor, Mar Gregorious College of Member (Legal Law, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram Expert); 12. Dr. Chandanathil PappachanGeevan, ARRWA-52, Chandanathil, 2nd Floor, Member, Non- Manakkaparambu Lan, Azad Road, Kaloor, Kochi-682017, Kerala Governmental Organization;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 13. Director, Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, 4th Floor, KSRTC Member Secretary, Bus Terminal, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695001 ex-officio. 2. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 3. The quorum for the meeting of the Authority shall be one-third of the total number of its Members. 4. A Member, other than an ex-officio Member, shall be paid allowances as per the norms decided by the Central Government. 5. The Authority shall, for the purposes of protecting and improving the quality of the costal environment and preventing, abating and controlling environmental pollution in the Coastal Regulation Zone areas in the State of Kerala, take the following measures, namely:— (i) the Authority shall, after receiving the application for approval of project proposal, examine the same if it is in accordance with the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan and within the requirements of the Coastal Regulation Zone notification issued by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests and published vide number S.O.19(E), dated the 6thJanuary, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), and make recommendations for approval of such project to the concerned authority, as specified in the said notification, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of such application; (ii) the Authority shall regulate all developmental activities in the Coastal Regulation Zone areas as specified in the said notification; (iii) the Authority shall be responsible for enforcing and monitoring the provisions of the said notification; (iv) the Authority shall examine the proposals received from the State Government for changes or modifications in the classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan and make specific recommendations thereon, to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority; (v) the Authority shall inquire into cases of alleged violation of the provisions of the said Act or the rules made thereunder; and review the cases involving violations or contraventions of the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder; (vi) the Authority shall inquire or review cases of violations or contraventions of the said notification suo-moto, or on the basis of a complaint made by any individual or body or organisation; (vii) the Authority is authorised to file complaints under section 19 of the said Act; (viii) the Authority shall take such action as may be required under section 10 of the said Act, to verify the facts of the cases before it. 6. The Authority shall, for the purpose of maintaining transparency in its functioning, create a dedicated website and post the information relating to its functions, including the agenda in its meetings, minutes of the meetings, decisions taken in each meeting, recommendations for matters on violations and contravention of the said notification and actions taken on such violations and contraventions, court matters including the orders of the Courts and the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of the State Government. 7. The Authority shall furnish reports of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority. [F. No. J-17011/26/2007-IA-III (pt)] ARVIND KUMAR NAUTIYAL, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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