Date: 2014-06-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby constitutes an authority to be known as the Lakshadweep 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.
Executive Summary:
This document outlines the reconstitution of the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority by the Central Government, effective from the date of publication, for a period of three years. It details the authority's powers and functions related to protecting and improving the coastal environment, controlling pollution, and ensuring compliance within the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The order was issued on June 26, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authority Establishment and Composition:
* The Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority is reconstituted.
* The Authority consists of members including the Administrator, Secretaries, Conservators, Scientists, Engineers, and Directors from various departments.
* The term of the Authority is three years from the date of the order's publication.
Powers and Functions:
* Authority to examine proposals for changes in Coastal Regulation Zone areas and the Coastal Zone Management Plan.
* Authority to inquire into alleged violations and issue directions under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
* Authority to review violation cases and refer them to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority if necessary.
* Authority to file complaints under Section 19 of the said Act for non-compliance of directions.
* Authority to take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify facts concerning issues.
* Authority to address environmental issues related to the Coastal Regulation Zone referred by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority, or the Central Government.
* Authority to identify vulnerable coastal areas, formulate management plans, and arrange funding for implementation.
* Authority to ensure compliance with conditions in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Lakshadweep.
Reporting and Transparency:
* The Authority must furnish activity reports every six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority and the Central Government.
* The Authority must create a dedicated website to post agendas, minutes, decisions, clearance letters, violations, actions taken, court matters, and approved Coastal Zone Management Plans.
Operational Aspects:
* The quorum for meetings is one-third of the members.
* The Authority shall prepare and submit Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans of the coastal areas.
* The headquarters of the Authority is located at Kavaratti.
* The powers and functions of the Authority are subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.
Impact Analysis:
Union Territory of Lakshadweep:
* Impact: The Union Territory's coastal environment will be subject to increased scrutiny and regulation by the reconstituted Authority. Changes to Coastal Regulation Zone areas and the Coastal Zone Management Plan will be reviewed.
* Action Required: The Lakshadweep administration must submit proposals for changes or modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan to the Authority.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government retains supervisory control over the Authority and will receive regular reports on its activities.
* Action Required: The Central Government will review reports submitted by the Authority and provide guidance as needed.
National Coastal Zone Management Authority:
* Impact: The National Authority will receive reports from the Lakshadweep Authority and may receive referrals for review of violation cases.
* Action Required: The National Authority must review reports and cases referred by the Lakshadweep Authority and provide guidance or direction as necessary.
Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority:
* Impact: The Authority is now formally reconstituted with defined powers and responsibilities.
* Action Required: The Authority must commence operations, including examining proposals, conducting inquiries, ensuring compliance, and reporting to relevant bodies. The Authority must also establish a dedicated website for transparency.
Citizens and Organizations within Lakshadweep:
* Impact: They are given the right to make complaints to the Authority.
* Action Required: Individuals, representative bodies, and organisations can make complaints to the Authority.
Key Entities Referenced
Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority: An authority reconstituted by the Central Government to protect and improve the coastal environment and control pollution in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Environment Protection Act, 1986: The Act under which the Central Government is exercising its powers to constitute the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep: The geographical area over which the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority has jurisdiction.
Coastal Regulation Zone: A regulated zone for which the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority examines proposals for changes or modifications in classification.
S.O. 20 E dated the 6th January, 2011: A notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, related to Coastal Regulation Zone and Coastal Zone Management Plan.
National Coastal Zone Management Authority: An authority to which the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority reports and refers cases for review.
Kavaratti: The headquarters of the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority located in Union territory of Lakshadweep.
Ministry of Environment and Forests: The ministry under which the order for the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority is issued and to which the authority reports.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
ORDER
New Delhi, the 26th June, 2014
S.O. 1622(E).―Whereas by an Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
number S.O. 2262 (E), dated the 9th July, 2013, the Central Government reconstituted the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone
Management Authority, for period upto the 20th December, 2013 and the term of the said Authority has been expired;
And whereas, the Central Government is of the view that such an Authority should be reconstituted;
Now, therefore, 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
an authority to be known as the Lakshadweep 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, namely:-
1. Administrator, - Chairman
Union Territory of Lakshadweep,
2. Secretary, Department of Environment and Forests, - Member
Union Territory of Lakshadweep,
3. Conservator / Deputy Conservator of Forests, - Member
Union Territory of Lakshadweep,
4. Dr. K.V Thomas, Scientist, - Member
Centre for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvanthapuram,
5. Dr. M. Wafer, Scientist (Retd.), - Member
A2 Oceanis Co-operative Housing Society,
Bambolin, P. O. Goa.
6. Superintending Engineer, - Member
Lakshadweep Public Works Department,
Kavaratti
7. Deputy Collector (HQ) - Member
Union Territory of Lakshadweep,
Kavaratti
8 Deputy Chief Engineer, - Member
Lakshadweep Harbour Works Department
Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti
9. Director of Fisheries, - Member
Lakshadweep Administration,4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
10. Member-Secretary, - Member
Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee, Secretary
2. The Authority shall have the power to take the following measures for protecting and improving the
quality of the coastal environment and preventing, abating and controlling environmental pollution in
areas of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, namely:—
(a) examination of proposals for changes or modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation
Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan received from the Lakshadweep administration
and making specific recommendations from Coastal Regulation Zone point of view in accordance
with the provisions of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and
Forests, number S.O. 20 (E) dated the 6th January, 2011;
(b) inquiry into cases of alleged violation of the provisions of the said Act or the rules made
thereunder or any other law which is relatable to the objects of the said Act and, if found necessary in
a specific case, issuing directions under section 5 of the said Act, insofar as such directions are not
inconsistent with any direction issued in that specific case by the National Coastal Zone Management
Authority or by the Central Government;
(c) review of cases involving violations of the provisions of the said Act and the rules made
thereunder or under any other law which is relatable to the objects of the said Act, and if found
necessary referring such cases, with comments, for review to the National Coastal Zone Management
Authority:
Provided that the cases under sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) only be taken up suo motu or on the basis of
complaint made by an individual or a representative body or an Organization;
(d) filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act, in cases of non-compliance of the directions
issued by it under sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) ;
(e) to take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising
from sub-paragraphs (a) and (b).
3. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be
referred to it by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority
or the Central Government, as the case may be.
4. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion or degradation and formulate
area-specific management plans for such identified areas and arrange for funding for the implementation
of the same;
5. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved
Coastal Zone Management Plan of Lakshadweep and the notification of the Government of India in the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, number S.O. 20 (E), dated the 6th January, 2011.
6. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal
Zone Management Authority and the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5
7. The quorum of the meeting of the Authority shall be one third of the total number of the members of the
Authority and in case the quorum is not available, the meeting shall be adjourned for thirty minutes and
shall be reconvened.
8. The Authority shall prepare and submit Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans of the coastal areas
in the Union Territory as per the procedure laid down in the notification of the Government of India in
the Ministry of Environment and Forests, number S.O. 20 (E) dated the 6th January, 2011 to the National
Coastal Zone Management Authority and the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and
Forests;
9. To maintain transparency in the working of the Coastal Zone Management Authority it shall be the
responsibility of the Coastal Zone Management Authority to create a dedicated website and post the
agenda, minutes, decisions taken, clearance letters, violations, action taken on the violations and court
matters including the Orders of the Hon’ble Court as also the approved Coastal Zone Management Plans
of the Union Territory.
10. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of
the Central Government.
11. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Kavaratti.
12. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority so constituted shall
be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.
[F.No.12-5/2005-IA-III]
MANINDER SINGH, Jt. Secy.
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