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Date: 2018-01-17 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Whereas by an Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests

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Executive Summary: This document outlines the reconstitution of the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority by the Central Government, effective from the date of publication (January 17, 2018). It defines the authority's composition, powers, and functions related to protecting and improving the coastal environment of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The Authority is tasked with ensuring compliance with coastal regulations and submitting reports to relevant bodies. Key Points / Main Content: Authority Establishment and Composition: The Central Government has reconstituted the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority. The Authority consists of members including: Administrator, Union Territory of Lakshadweep (Chairman) Secretary, Department of Environment and Forest Science Technology Conservator/Deputy Conservator of Forests Scientists, Engineers, and other relevant officers. The Authority will function for a period of three years. Powers and Functions: Examine proposals for changes in Coastal Regulation Zone areas. Inquire into violations of environmental protection laws. Review violation cases and refer them to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority if necessary. File complaints for non-compliance with its directions. Verify facts concerning relevant issues. Address environmental issues referred by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority, or the Central Government. Identify vulnerable coastal areas and formulate management plans. Ensure compliance with the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Lakshadweep. Furnish activity reports every six months. Prepare and submit Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans. Maintain a dedicated website for transparency. Operational Details: The quorum for meetings is one-third of the total members. The Authority's headquarters is located at Kavaratti. The Central Government supervises and controls the Authority's functions. Impact Analysis: Union Territory of Lakshadweep: Impact: The Union Territory's coastal environment will be subject to the oversight and protection measures implemented by the Authority. Changes to Coastal Regulation Zones and management plans will be reviewed and recommendations made by the Authority. Action Required: The Lakshadweep administration needs to cooperate with the Authority by submitting proposals, addressing environmental concerns, and implementing management plans. Coastal Communities and Environment: Impact: These will benefit from improved coastal zone management, reduced pollution, and protection of vulnerable areas. Action Required: Report violations or non-compliance issues to the Authority. National Coastal Zone Management Authority and Central Government: Impact: These entities will receive regular reports from the Authority and may refer specific issues for its attention. Action Required: Review reports and provide guidance and supervision to the Authority as needed. Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority: Impact: This has been newly established with clearly defined functions and powers. Action Required: Implement the functions as listed in the policy text.

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Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority: An authority constituted by the Central Government to protect and improve the coastal environment of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Union Territory of Lakshadweep: A union territory of India, for which the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority is established. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for environmental protection and forestry. Environment Protection Act, 1986: An Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment. Coastal Regulation Zone: Areas along the coast regulated by the government to protect the coastal environment. Coastal Zone Management Plan: A plan for the management and protection of coastal zones. National Coastal Zone Management Authority: A national authority involved in the management and regulation of coastal zones. Kavaratti: The capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, where the headquarters of the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority is located.
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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 theAuthority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of three years, with effect from the date of publication of this order, namely:-4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 1. Administrator, Union Territory of Lakshadweep Chairman 2. Secretary, Department of Environment and Forest/Science & Member Technology, Union Territory of Lakshadweep 3. Conservator/Deputy Conservator of Forests Union Territory of Member Lakshadweep 4. Dr. K.V. Thomas, Scientist (Retd), Adjunct Faculty, Kerala University of Member Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi-682506 5. Dr. M. Wafar, Scientist (Retd), A2 Oceanis Co-op. Housing Society Member Bambolim, P.O. Goa-403202. 6. Superintending Engineer, Lakshadweep Public Works Department, Member Kavaratti. 7. Deputy Collector (HQ), Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti. Member 8. Deputy Chief Engineer, Lakshadweep Harbour Works Department, Member Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti 9 Director of Fisheries, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti Member 10 Member Secretary, Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee Member-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 Organisation; (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] (Part-I)] RITESH KUMAR SINGH, Jt. Secy. 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