Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules

COASTAL REGULATION ZONE RULES   For: Preliminary & Mains Topic covers: CRZ, News Rules   News Flash The Supreme Court recently ordered the demolition of five apartments in Ernakulam’s Maradu municipality for violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules/norms.   Regulation Zone In all Coastal Regulation Zone Rules, regulation zone has been defined as the area up to 500 m from the high-tide line. Several kinds of restrictions apply, depending on criteria such as population,…

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