(To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) of dated the 6th January, 2011)

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Parent: THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986 (018afec0d2f70a0c9774147226d14996ced132c4)

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(To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) of dated the 6th January, 2011) Government of India MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS Notification New Delhi, the 6th January, 2011 S.O.20(E): WHEREAS the Central Government vide its notification number S.O.114(E), dated the 19th February, 1991, (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), declared Coastal Regulation Zone and imposed certain restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations and processes in the said Zones for its protection ; AND WHEREAS, the Central Government; issues separate notification for the environmental management of Andaman and Nicobar (hereinafter referred to as the AandN) and Lakshadweep and for this purpose preliminary Notification was published vide number 2291(E), dated the 15th September, 2010 under sub-section (1) and clause of sub section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act; 1986 (29 of 1986), read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (hereinafter referred to as the MoEF), number S.0.114(E), dated the 19th February, 1991,in so for as it relate to the AandN and the Lakshadweep Islands: ; AND WHEREAS, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on 25th February, 2010. AND WHEREAS, the suggestions and objections received from the public have been considered by the Central Government:; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause of sub- section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act; 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government; with a view of providing livelihood security to the local communit

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1 · (a) ICRZ-I, _ The areas that are ecologically sensitive and the geomorphological features which play a role in the maintaining the integrity of the coast;-

2 · ICRZ-II,- The areas that have been developed upto O close to the shoreline.

3 · ICRZ-III, -

4 · ICRZ-IV, -

1 · (i) ICRZ-I,-

2 · ICRZ-II; -

3 · ICRZ-III;

4 · In ICRZ-IV areas,-

3 · . Period for which ICRZ and IIMPs shall be valid,

4 · Enforcement and monitoring of this notification;

5 · The following activities shall be prohibited in the islands of AandN and Lakshadweep:-

7 · . Applicability EIA notification, 2006 0r any other notification The developmental projects attracting Environmental Impact Assessment Or the Forest (Conservation) Act; 1980 (69 of 1980), the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (52 of 1972) shall be considered in accordance with the provisions made thereunder and prior approval obtained from the competent Authority before making any recommendations.

1 · The entire island including the aquatic area shall be considered for the Integrated Island Management Plan, while for ICRZ the jurisdiction shall be as indicated at para III(A) 2_ Integrated Island Management Plans shall be prepared indicating therein all present and future developments, conservation and preservation schemes with a time frame of ten years. 3_ The Integrated Island Management Plan and ICRZ shall address vulnerability to human life and property based on elevation, geomorphology, sea level trends and horizontal line displacement and indicate suitable areas that are safe for locating dwelling units, infrastructure, and the like, and appropriate safeguards measures to protect the life and property of the local communities, infrastructure from natural hazards shall be indicated in the Integrated Islands Management Plan. 4. The land area falling between the hazard line and 50Omts from HTL on the landward side, in case of seafront and between the hazard line and OOmts line in case of tidal influenced water body the word hazard line ' denotes the line demarcated by Ministry of Environment and Forests (hereinafter referred to as the MoEF) through teSurvey of India (hereinafter referred to as the Sol) taking into account tides, waves, sea level rise and shoreline changes 5. No developmental activities other than those listed in this Notification shall be permitted in the areas between the hazard line and S0Omts or OOmts or width of the creek on the landward side. The dwelling unit of the local communities, tribals including that of the fishers will not be relocated if the dwelling units are located on the seaward side of the hazard line. The Union territory Administration will provide necessary safeguards from natural disaster to such dwelling units of local communities. 6_ All the existing roads including the internal roads shall be strengthened, as these roads shall serve for the purpose of livelihood, communication, rescue, relief and evacuation measures during natural hazards. 7 . Adequate cyclone shelters shall be earmarked and constructed on elevated areas Or on stilts adjacent to populated areas. 8_ The existing and as well new schools, market areas and other public facilities (excluding public toilets) where large number of public congregate, shall normally be located on safe areas preferably in elevated areas O protected areas_ 9_ Along the seaward side sufficient bio-shield with local vegetation, trees including mangroves shall be planted and other soft protection measures_ 10. The Integrated Islands Management Plan and ICRZ shall be based on scientific methodology and with the approval of the concerned authorities, including the appropriate coastal protection structures be constructed in accordance with such Plan. 11. The beaches shall be protected and no developmental activities shall be permitted therein: 12. Sand dunes, being natural barrier in the event of flooding, shall be conserved and maintained O regenerated by planting shrubs or through appropriate measures_ 13. There shall be no restriction with regard to traditional fishing by local communities including installation of fish aggregating devices as recommended by the Islands Administrations. 14. (a) The mining of construction material, especially sand from deep sea bed (beyond fifteen meters depth), after undertaking proper scientific studies may be permitted in the Plan; 1_ the alternative construction material, such as, bamboo, local forest products may be identified and used; ii. the other materials, like, metal, hollow brick blocks, and the like, shall be imported from the mainland: 15. Emphasis shall be given to use of non-conventional energy resources especially, wind, solar and tidal energy, desalination, water recycling, and use of local products 16. Early warning system shall be provided for cyclone, tsunami, and the like, and a evacuation and relief measure plan in case of disasters shall be built into the Integrated Islands Management Plan.

17 · . Necessary provision shall be made in the Integrated Islands Management Plan for relocation and rehabilitation of people displaced due to natural disasters. 18. Integrated Islands Management Plan and ICRZ shall also include the areas under habitation and make plan for future development 19. No developmental activities shall be permitted in the area under reserve forests, protected forests, national parks and sanctuaries notified under the Forests (Conservation) Act; 1980 (69 of 1980) or the Wild Life Protection Act; 1972 (53 of 1972) and the areas protected under the Environment (Protection) Act; 1986 (29 of 1986). 20. The dwelling units or infrastructure of local communities as are existing at the time of preparation of Plan shall not be displaced 21. Repair of existing buildings O infrastructure including reconstruction activities shall be allowed 22. IIMP and ICRZ shall be prepared in 1:25,000 scale map for macro level planning and 1:10,000 or cadastral scale for micro level planning: 23. The High Tide Line will be got demarcated by one of the agencies authorized by Ministry of Environment and Forests.