Coastal Management Zone Draft Notification 2008

The objective of this Notification is protection and sustainable development of the coastal stretches and marine environment through sustainable coastal zone management practices based on sound scientific principles taking into account the vulnerability of the coast to natural hazards, sustainable livelihood security for local communities, and conservation of ecologically and culturally significant coastal resources.

This notification will replace the existing Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 1991.
Various orders have been passed in the High Court as well as Supreme Court with reference to the CRZ notification.