## Report on the Constitution of the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a new policy order from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, concerning the establishment of the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority. The core purpose of this policy, as inferred from the text, is to protect and improve the coastal environment of Puducherry by regulating activities within the Coastal Regulation Zone. The key findings reveal the composition, functions, and operational aspects of the newly constituted authority, highlighting its role in environmental protection, developmental regulation, and enforcement within the specified zone.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's order regarding the constitution of the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided policy document, focusing on the authority's establishment, composition, powers, and responsibilities. This report intends to inform affected industries regarding the operation of the Coastal Zone Management Authority.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a **New Policy**, establishing a new authority.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to protect and improve the quality of the coastal environment and prevent, abate, and control environmental pollution in the Coastal Regulation Zone areas in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy, this order addresses the need for a dedicated authority to manage and regulate the coastal zone of Puducherry. The creation of this authority suggests a pre-existing gap in effectively managing environmental protection and development activities within the Coastal Regulation Zone. The Environment Protection Act, 1986 provides the underlying legal framework and empowers the Central Government to establish such authorities. The establishment suggests the central government found that the protections were not adequate and/or not being followed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy, the following are the main components, rules, and actions mandated:
* **Establishment of the Authority:** The policy constitutes the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority.
* **Composition of the Authority:** The authority comprises a Chairman (Secretary to Government Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry), ex-officio members (Director, Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, and the Chief Town Planner), expert members (Prof. Dr.R.Ramesh and Dr. M.V.Ramana Murthy), a non-governmental organization member (Thiru Ashok Panda), and a Member Secretary (Puducherry Pollution Control Committee).
* **Term of Authority:** The authority is constituted for a period of three years from the date of publication of the order.
* **Headquarters:** The Authority's headquarters will be located at Puducherry.
* **Quorum:** The quorum for meetings is one-third of the total number of members.
* **Allowances:** Non-ex-officio members will be paid allowances as per the norms decided by the Central Government.
* **Conflict of Interest:** Members must recuse themselves from project appraisal if they have rendered consultancy services for that project.
* **Functions of the Authority:**
* Examine project proposals for approval according to the Coastal Zone Management Plan and the Island Protection Zone notification.
* Regulate developmental activities in the Coastal Regulation Zone areas.
* Enforce and monitor the provisions of the Island Protection Zone notification.
* Examine and make recommendations on proposals for changes in the classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and the Coastal Zone Management Plan.
* Inquire into alleged violations of the Environment Protection Act and its rules.
* Inquire or review cases of violations or contraventions of the said notification, whether suo moto or based on complaints.
* File complaints under section 19 of the Environment Protection Act.
* Take action under section 10 of the Environment Protection Act to verify facts.
* **Transparency:** The Authority is required to create a dedicated website and post information regarding its functions, meeting agendas, minutes, decisions, recommendations on violations, actions taken, court matters, and the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan.
* **Reporting:** The Authority shall furnish reports of its activities at least once every six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties and stakeholders include:
* **Project Proponents:** Individuals or organizations seeking approval for projects within the Coastal Regulation Zone of Puducherry.
* **Coastal Communities:** Residents and businesses within the Coastal Regulation Zone, who are directly impacted by environmental regulations and developmental controls.
* **Government Agencies:** The Puducherry Administration, particularly the Departments of Science, Technology and Environment, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, and Town and Country Planning. The Puducherry Pollution Control Committee also has a direct role.
* **Environmental Organizations:** The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Pondicherry Chapter, as a non-governmental organization represented on the Authority.
* **National Coastal Zone Management Authority:** The body to which the Puducherry Authority reports.
* **Coastal research institutions:** National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management and National Centre for Coastal Research.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority is the primary body responsible for implementing this policy. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has overall oversight.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The Authority has a timeline of sixty days to make recommendations on project proposals from the date of receipt. The Authority is constituted for a period of three years.
* **Specific to Changes:** Since this is a new policy, there are no changes to discuss. Implementation will involve setting up the authority, creating the required website, establishing procedures for project review, and initiating enforcement activities.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
As this is a new policy, the likely intended outcomes based on the stated provisions include:
* Improved environmental protection and reduced pollution within the Coastal Regulation Zone of Puducherry.
* Streamlined and regulated developmental activities that comply with environmental regulations.
* Increased transparency and public access to information regarding coastal zone management.
* More effective enforcement of environmental regulations and penalties for violations.
* Enhanced collaboration and coordination between government agencies, experts, and non-governmental organizations in coastal zone management.
**9. Conclusion:**
The constitution of the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority represents a significant step towards improved management and protection of the coastal environment in Puducherry. The policy establishes a dedicated body with clearly defined functions, powers, and responsibilities, aimed at promoting sustainable development and safeguarding the ecological integrity of the region. Its success hinges on effective implementation, collaboration among stakeholders, and adherence to the principles of transparency and accountability. This policy is significat because it establishes a body to oversee the regulation of the coastal area of Puducherry.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
JANUARY 5, 2022: Date of the notification.
PAUSHA 15, 1943: Date of the notification according to the Indian national calendar.
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE: The government ministry issuing the order.
New Delhi, the 3rd January, 2022: Location and date of the order from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Environment Protection Act, 1986: The Act under which the powers are conferred.
29 of 1986: Reference to the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Central Government: The entity constituting the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority: The Authority being constituted by the order.
Authority: Short name used to refer to the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Government of Puducherry: The government of the Union territory of Puducherry.
Puducherry: Location where the headquarters of the Authority will be.
Government Science, Technology and Environment: Department associated with the Chairman of the Authority.
Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare: Department associated with a member of the Authority.
Department Town and Country Planning: Department associated with a member of the Authority.
Prof. Dr.R.Ramesh: An expert member of the Authority.
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management: Organization associated with Prof. Dr.R.Ramesh.
Anna University Campus, Chennai: Location of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management.
Dr. M.V.Ramana Murthy: An expert member of the Authority.
National Central for Coastal Research NCCR: Organization associated with Dr. M.V.Ramana Murthy.
NIOT Campus, Chennai: Location of the National Central for Coastal Research NCCR.
Thiru Ashok Panda: A Non-Governmental Organisation member of the Authority.
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage INTACH: Organization associated with Thiru Ashok Panda.
Pondicherry Chapter: Local chapter of INTACH associated with Thiru Ashok Panda.
Puducherry Pollution Control Committee: Committee associated with the Member Secretary of the Authority.
Union territory of Puducherry Administration: The administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
National Coastal Zone Management Authority: Authority to which the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority reports.
Island Protection Zone notification: Notification related to project approvals in the Coastal Zone.
Government of India: The government of India.
Ministry of Environment and Forests: The former name of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
S.O.20E, dated the 6th January, 2011: Reference number and date of the Island Protection Zone notification.
Coastal Regulation Zone: Areas where the Authority regulates developmental activities.
F. No. J17011131999IAIIIPt: File number of the order.
Dr. SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE: Joint Secretary who signed the order.
Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: The location where the document was printed.
Delhi110054: Location of the Controller of Publications.
Section 19: Section of the Act, regarding filing complaints
Section 10: Section of the Act, regarding verifying facts of the cases
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 37] नई ददल्ली, बधु वार, िनवरी 5, 2022/पौर्ष 15, 1943
No. 37] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022/PAUSHA 15, 1943
पर्ावा रण, वन और िलवार् ुपररवतना मत्रं ालर्
आदिे
नई ददल्ली, 3 िनवरी, 2022
का.आ. 38(अ).—केन्द रीर् सरकार, पर्ाावरण (संरक्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1986 (1986 का 29) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश् चात ् उक्त अजधजनर्म कहा गर्ा ह)ै की धारा 3 की उपधारा (1) और उपधारा (3) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजक्त र्ों का प्रर्ोग करत े
हुए, इस आदेि के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन की तारीख स े प्रभावी तीन वर्षों की अवजध के जलए पुडुचरे ी तटीर् िोन प्रबंध
प्राजधकरण (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश् चात् प्राजधकरण कहा गर्ा ह)ै का गठन करती ह,ै जिसमें जनम्न जलजखत व् र्जक्त होंग,े
अर्ाात:्-
क्र. स.ं सदस्ट्र् प्राजस्ट्र् जत
(1) (2) (3)
1. सजचव, (जवज्ञान, प्रौद्योजगकी और पर्ाावरण), पुडुचरे ी सरकार, पदेन, अध् र्क्ष ;
पुडुचेरी
2. जनदेिक, मत् स्ट् र् और मुुआरा कल् र्ाण जवभाग, पुडुचरे ी सरकार, पदेन, सदस्ट् र् ;
पुडुचेरी
59 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
3. मुख्र् ा नगर र्ोिनाकार, नगर और दिे र्ोिना जवभाग, पडु ुचेरी पदेन, सदस्ट् र् ;
सरकार, पुडुचेरी
4. प्रोफेसर डा. आर. रमिे , सदस्ट् र्, जविेर्षज्ञ ;
जनदेिक, राष्टर ीर् भरणीर् तट प्रबंधन केन्द र, अन्द ना जवश् वजवद्यालर्
पररसर, चेन्द नई
5. डा. एम. वी. रमन्दन ा म्तत,ा वैज्ञाजनक ‘िी’ और जनदिे क, राष्टर ीर् तट सदस्ट् र्, जविेर्षज्ञ ;
अनुसंधान केन्द र, इनआईओटी पररसर, चेन्द नई
6. जतरु अिोक पांडा, सह-संर्ोिक, इंजडर्न निे नल रस्ट्ट फॉर आटा एडं सदस्ट् र्, गैर-सरकारी संगठन ;
कल्चरल हरे रटेि, (आईएनटीएसीएच) पुडुचरे ी अध् र्ार्
7. सदस्ट् र् सजचव पुडुचरे ी प्रदर्ष् ण जनर्ंत्रण सजमजत, पुडुचरे ी पदेन सदस्ट् र्-सजचव ।
2. प्राजधकरण का मख्ु र्ालर् पुडुचरे ी म ें होगा ।
3. प्राजधकरण की बैठक के जलए गणप्तत,ा इसके सदस्ट् र्ों की कुल संख् र्ा का एक-जतहाई होगी ।
4. पदेन सदस्ट् र् स े जभन्द न सदस्ट् र् को, केन्द रीर् सरकार द्वारा जवजनजश् चत संजन्द नर्मों के अनुसार भत् ते का भुगतान दकर्ा
िाएगा ।
5. जहतों के दकसी जवरोध का पररविान करन े के अनुक्रम म ें सदस्ट्र् दकसी पररर्ोिना के अंकन की प्रदक्रर्ा म ें जिसके
जलए वे सलाहकारी सेवा प्रदान कर रह ेह,ैं प्राजधकरण की बैठक स े स्ट् वर् ं को बचाएग ें ।
6. प्राजधकरण, पुडुचेरी संघ राज्र् क्षत्रे म ें तटीर् पर्ाावरण की क्व ाजलटी को संरजक्षत करने और सुधारने तर्ा तटीर्
जवजनमर् िोन क्षेत्रों म ें पर्ाावरणीर् प्रदर्ष् ण के जनवारण, उपिमन और जनर्ंत्रण के उद्देश् र्ों के जलए जनम्न जलजखत
उपार् करेगा, अर्ाात ् :-
(i) प्राजधकरण, पररर्ोिना प्रस्ट्त ाव के अनुमोदन के जलए आवेदन प्राज त के पश् चात,् र्दद वह अनुमोददत तटीर्
िोन प्रबंध र्ोिना के अनुसरण म ें ह ैं और भारत सरकार के पर्ाावरण और वन मंत्रालर् द्वारा िारी की गई तटीर्
जवजनमर् िोन अजधस्चना संख्र् ांक का.आ. 20(अ), तारीख 6 िनवरी, 2011 (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश् चात ् उक्त
अजधस्चना कहा गर्ा ह)ै की अपक्षे ाओं के भीतर ह ै तो उसका परीक्षण करेगा और संबद्ध प्राजधकरण ऐसी
पररर्ोिना के अनुमोदन के जलए, िैसा दक उक्त अजधस्चना म ें जवजनर्दष्टा ट ह,ै ऐसे आवेदन की प्राज त की तारीख स े
साठ ददन के भीतर जसफाररि करेगा ;
(ii) प्राजधकरण, उक्त अजधस्चना म ें जवजनर्दष्टा ट दकए गए के अनुसार तटीर् जवजनमर् िोन म ें सभी जवकासात् मक
दक्रर्ाकलापों को जवजनर्जमत करेगा ;
(iii) प्राजधकरण, उक्त अजधस्चना के उपबंधों का प्रवतान और मानीटरी के जलए उत् तरदार्ी होगा ;
(iv) प्राजधकरण, तटीर् जवजनमर् िोन क्षेत्रों और तटीर् िोन प्रबंध र्ोिना के वगीकरण म ें पररवतान र्ा उपांतरणों
के जलए संघ राज्र् क्षत्रे प्रिासन स े प्रा त प्रस्ट्त ावों की परीक्षा करेगा और राष्टर ीर् तटीर् िोन प्रबंध प्राजधकरण को
उस पर जवजनर्दष्टा ट जसफाररि दगे ा ;
(v) प्राजधकरण, उक्त अजधजनर्म र्ा उसके अधीन बनाए गए जनर्मों के उपबंधों के अजभकजर्त अजतक्रमण के
मामलों म ें िांच करेगा और उक्त अजधजनर्म तर्ा उसके बनाए गए जनर्मों के उपबंधों के अजतक्रमण र्ा उल्ल घं न
को अंतवाजलत करने वाल े मामलों का पुनतवालोकन करेगा ;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(vi) प्राजधकरण, उक्त अजधस्चना के अजतक्रमण र्ा उल्ल ंघन के मामलों म ें स्ट् वप्ररे णा स े र्ा दकसी व् र्जष्टट र्ा जनकार्
र्ा संगठन द्वारा दकए गए पररवाद के आधार पर िांच र्ा पनु तवालोकन करेगा ;
(vii) प्राजधकरण, उक्त अजधजनर्म की धारा 19 के अधीन पररवाद फाइल करने के जलए प्राजधकृत ह ै;
(viii) प्राजधकरण, उसके समक्ष तथ्र् ों को सत् र्ाजपत करन े के जलए िैसा अपेजक्षत ह,ै उक्त अजधजनर्म की धारा 10
के अधीन कारावाई करेगा ।
7. प्राजधकरण, अपन े कृत् र्ों म ें पारदतिाता बनाए रखन े के उद्देश्र् के जलए एक समतपात वेबसाइट तैर्ार करेगा और
इसके कृत् र्, जिसके अंतगात बैठकों म ें कार्ास्ची, बैठकों का कार्ावृत् त, प्रत् र्के बैठकों म ें दकए गए जवजनश् चर्, उक्त
अजधस्चना के अजतक्रमण तर्ा उल् लघं न के मामलों म ें जसफाररिें और ऐसे अजतक्रमण तर्ा उल् लघं न पर की गई
कारावाई और न्द र्ार्ालर् मामल े जिसके अंतगात न्द र्ार्ालर्ों के आदेि ह ैं और सघं राज्र् क्षत्रे प्रिासन की अनुमोददत
तटीर् िोन प्रबंध र्ोिना स े सबं ंजधत स्चना डालगे ा ।
8. प्राजधकरण, राष्टर ीर् तटीर् िोन प्रबंध प्राजधकरण को ुह माह म ें कम स े कम एक बार अपने दक्रर्ाकलापों की
ररपोट ा प्रस्ट् ततु करेगा ।
[फा. सं. ि-े 17011/13/1999-आईए-III(भाग)]
डा.सुिीत कुमार बािपेर्ी, संर्क्ु त सजचव
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
ORDER
New Delhi, the 3rd January, 2022
S.O. 38(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government hereby
constitutes the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of
the following persons, for a period of three years, with effect from the date of publication of this order in the Official
Gazette, namely:-
Sl. No. Members Status
(1) (2) (3)
1. The Secretary to Government (Science, Technology and Chairman, ex-officio;
Environment), Government of Puducherry, Puducherry
2. The Director, Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Member, ex-officio;
Government of Puducherry, Puducherry
3. The Chief Town Planner, Department Town and Country Member, ex-officio;
Planning, Government of Puducherry, Puducherry
4. Prof. Dr.R.Ramesh, Director, Member, Expert;
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Anna
University Campus, Chennai
5. Dr. M.V.Ramana Murthy, Scientist ‘G’ and Director, National Member, Expert;
Central for Coastal Research (NCCR), NIOT Campus, Chennai
6. Thiru Ashok Panda, Co-convenor, Indian National Trust for Member, Non-Governmental
Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Pondicherry Chapter Organisation;
7. Member Secretary, Puducherry Pollution Control Committee, Member Secretary, ex-officio.
Puducherry
2. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Puducherry.
3. The quorum for the meeting of the Authority shall be one-third of the total number of its Members.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
4. A Member, other than an ex-officio Member, shall be paid allowances as per the norms decided by the Central
Government.
5. In order to avoid any conflict of interest, the Member(s) shall recuse themselves from the meeting of the
Authority, in the process of appraisal of any project, for which they have rendered consultancy service.
6. 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 Union
territory of Puducherry Administration, 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
Island Protection Zone notification issued by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of
Environment and Forests and published vide number S.O.20(E), dated the 6th January, 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 Union territory Administration 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.
7. 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 Union Territory Administration.
8. The Authority shall furnish reports of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone
Management Authority.
[F. No. J-17011/13/1999-IA-III(Pt.)]
Dr. SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, Jt. Secy.
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