The COASTAL REGULATION ZONE (CRZ) NOTIFICATION was issued under EPA 1986 to:
Aallow unrestricted coastal development (cf. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 (S.O. 114(E), 19 February 1991, re-notified 2011 and 2019); EPA 1986 Section 3)
Babolish coastal protection rights (cf. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 (S.O. 114(E), 19 February 1991, re-notified 2011 and 2019); EPA 1986 Section 3)
Cregulate activities along coastal areas with FOUR CATEGORIES (CRZ-I to CRZ-IV) — ecologically sensitive, urban developed, rural undeveloped, and water area
Dtransfer coastal areas to private ownership (cf. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 (S.O. 114(E), 19 February 1991, re-notified 2011 and 2019); EPA 1986 Section 3)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. regulate activities along coastal areas with FOUR CATEGORIES (CRZ-I to CRZ-IV) — ecologically sensitive, urban developed, rural undeveloped, and water area
1. The CRZ NOTIFICATION was first issued in 1991 (S.O. 114(E), 19 February 1991) under the EPA 1986 and Environment (Protection) Rules 1986.
2. Re-notified in 2011 (CRZ Notification 2011) and 2019 (CRZ Notification 2019).
3. The 2011 Notification categorises the coastal area into FOUR CATEGORIES: (i) CRZ-I (ecologically sensitive areas — mangroves, coral reefs, sand dunes, breeding grounds); (ii) CRZ-II (areas already developed close to shoreline); (iii) CRZ-III (rural areas, undeveloped); (iv) CRZ-IV (water area up to 12 nautical miles seaward and tidal water area).
4. Restrictions on construction and activities vary by category.
5. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution / International Conventions — Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 (S.O. 114(E), 19 February 1991, re-notified 2011 and 2019); EPA 1986 Section 3_
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