Date: 2015-04-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby reconstitutes the Odisha 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 19th Day of March, 2015.
Executive Summary:
This document reconstitutes the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, effective March 19, 2015, for a three-year term. It outlines the Authority's powers and responsibilities in protecting and improving the coastal environment, preventing pollution, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Authority must submit activity reports every six months and maintain a transparent website.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authority Reconstitution:
* The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (referred to as "the Authority") is reconstituted with specified members.
* The reconstitution is effective from March 19, 2015, and is for a period of three years.
Powers and Functions:
* Examine proposals related to Coastal Zone Management Plans and CRZ notifications, providing recommendations within 60 days of complete application receipt.
* Examine proposals for changes in Coastal Regulation Zone classifications and CZMPs.
* Inquire into violations of the Environment Protection Act, issue directives under Section 5 if necessary, and review violation cases, referring them to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority when needed.
* File complaints under Section 19 of the Environment Protection Act for non-compliance with its directives.
* Take action under Section 10 of the Act to verify facts related to issues arising from this notification.
Responsibilities and Reporting:
* Address environmental issues related to the Coastal Regulation Zone referred by the State of Odisha, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority, or the Central Government.
* Prepare and submit Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and maps for approval.
* Ensure compliance with conditions outlined in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Odisha and the CRZ notification, 2011.
* Submit activity reports to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority and the Central Government every six months.
Operational Aspects:
* The quorum for Authority meetings is one-third of the total members.
* Pay and allowances will be as per Central Government norms.
* The State Government must provide sufficient resources, manpower, and funds.
* Maintain a dedicated website for transparency, including agendas, minutes, decisions, clearance letters, violations, and court cases.
* The Authority's powers are subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.
* The headquarters of the Authority is in Bhubaneswar.
* Matters outside the Authority's jurisdiction will be handled by relevant statutory authorities.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
*Impact: Oversees and controls the functions of the Authority, receives reports on its activities, and provides approvals for Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and maps.
*Action Required: Review and approve Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and maps submitted by the Authority.
Odisha State Government:
*Impact: Responsible for ensuring the Authority has sufficient resources (manpower, funds) to perform its duties.
*Action Required: Allocate sufficient resources and manpower to the Authority.
Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority:
*Impact: Mandated to protect and improve coastal environment quality and prevent pollution, prepare CZMP and maps, and submit regular reports.
*Action Required: Implement the measures outlined in the notification, prepare reports, maintain a transparent website, and coordinate with relevant authorities.
National Coastal Zone Management Authority:
*Impact: Receives reports from the Authority, may receive referred cases for review, and provides guidance and oversight.
*Action Required: Review reports and provide guidance to the Authority as needed.
Coastal Communities of Odisha:
*Impact: Benefit from the improved environmental quality and protection measures implemented by the Authority.
*Action Required: Report any violations or concerns to the Authority.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Protection Act, 1986: An act of the Parliament of India. This policy notification is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 3 of section 3 of this act.
Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority: A governmental authority being reconstituted to protect and improve the quality of the coastal environment in the State of Odisha.
Odisha: A state in India. The policy document pertains to the coastal zone management in this state.
Bhubaneswar: The location where the headquarters of the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority is situated.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: A ministry of the Government of India. This ministry is responsible for matters related to environment protection and climate change.
Coastal Regulation Zone notification, 2011: A notification related to the regulation of activities in the coastal zones of India. The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority is responsible for compliance with this notification.
National Coastal Zone Management Authority: A national authority constituted by the Central Government. The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority's powers are subject to the supervision and control of this authority.
Coastal Zone Management Plan: A plan for the management of coastal zones. The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority is responsible for the preparation and implementation of this plan for the state of Odisha.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
ORDER
New Delhi, the 1st April, 2015
S.O. 936(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), and in supersession of the notification of the
Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O.490 (E), dated the 19th March, 2012
except as respects thinks done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby reconstitutes
the Odisha 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 19th Day of March, 2015, namely :—
1. Secretary, Forests and Environment Department, Government of Odisha Chairman
2. Shri. Jagannath Bastia, President Beach Protection Council of Odisha, Dolamandap Sahi, Member
Puri – 752 001
3. Dr. B.R. Subramanian, Former Director, Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management, Chennai Member
4. Dr. Rabindra Nath Hota, Professor of Geology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Member
5. Head of the Department, Department of Marine Science, Berhampur University, Odisha. Member
6. Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha Member
7. Secretary, Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Department, Government of Odisha Member
8. Principal Chief Conservation of Forest (WL) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Odisha Member
9. Chairman, State Pollution Control Board, Odisha or Member Secretary, State Pollution Control Board, Member
Odisha
10. Chief Executive, Chilika Development Authority, Bhubaneswar Member
11. Chief Executive, Orissa Space Application Centre, Bhubaneswar Member
12. Chief Conservator of Forests, Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Member
Change, Bhubaneswar
13. Project Director, Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, Bhubaneswar Member
14. Director, Environment-cum-Special secretary to Government of Forests and Environment Member-Secretary
Department, Bhubaneswar
II 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 State of
Odisha, namely :—
(i) (a) examination of the proposals in accordance with the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan and in
compliance with notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and
Forests number S.O. 19 (E) , dated the 6th January, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the CRZ notification,
2011) and making recommendations within a period of sixty days from date of receipt of complete
application to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or State Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority or Local Planning Authority as applicable :
(b) examination of proposals for changes or modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone
areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Odisha State Government
and making specific recommendations in accordance with the provisions of the CRZ notification, 2011;
(ii) (a) inquire 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,4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
issuing directions under section 5 of the said Act, in so far as such directions are not inconsistent with
any direction issued in that specific case by the National Coastal Zone Management Authority
constituted by the Central Government;
(b) 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 aforesaid National Coastal Zone Management Authority:
Provided that the cases under clauses (a) and (b) of this sub paragraph may be taken up by the Authority, suo
motu or on the basis of complaint made by an individual or a representative body or an organisation;
(iii) filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act, in cases of non -compliance of the directions issued by it
under this paragraph;
(iv) to take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from this
paragraph.
III The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to
it by State of Odisha, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government, as the case
may be.
VI The Authority shall prepare and submit Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and maps of the coastal areas in the State
as per the procedure laid down in the CRZ notification, 2011 and submit to the National Coastal Zone Management
Authority and the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for approval.
V The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone
Management Plan of Odisha and the CRZ notification, 2011.
VI 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, Forest and Climate Change.
VII 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 30 minutes and shall be
reconvened.
VIII The pay and allowances such as TA, DA, Seating Fees, Field visit fees etc., shall be as per the norms decided by
the Ministry of Environment and Forests/ Central Government.
IX The State Government shall ensure that sufficient resources, manpower and funds are available to the Authority
to discharge its functions effectively as envisaged in this notification and in the Environment (Protection) Act,
1986.
X It shall be the responsibility of the Authority to create a dedicated website to maintain transparency in the
working of the Coastal Zone Management Authority and post the agenda, minutes, decisions taken, clearance
letters, violations, action taken on the violations and cases pending in the courts including the Orders of the
Court as also the approved Coastal Zone Management Plans of State of Odisha.
XI The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the
Central Government.
XII The Authority shall have its headquarters at Bhubaneswar.
XIII Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority shall be dealt with by the
statutory authorities concerned.
[F.No.12-2/2005-IA-III]
BISHWANATH SINHA, Jt. Secy.
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