THE GAZETTE OF INDIA

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II -- Section 3 -- Sub-section (ii)

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 26th of November, 1998

S. O.991 (E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (I) and (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereinafter referred to as said Act) and in supersession- of the Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number J-17011/18/96-lA-III dated 13th August, 1998, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby constitutes an authority to be known as the National Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:

1. Additional Secretary, 				Chairman.
(Impact Assessment),
Ministry of Environment and
Forests, New Delhi,

2. Chief Town Planner, 					Member.
Ministry of Urban Affairs and
Employment, New Delhi.

3. Director General (Tourism), 				Member.
Ministry of Tourism,
New Delhi,

4. Fisheries Development, 				Member.
Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture.

5. Joint Secretary (Ports), 				Member
Ministry of Surface Transport,
New Delhi. 

6. Director, 						Member
National Institute of Oceanography, 
Panjim, Goa.

7. Director, 						Member
Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute, Cochin.

8. Father Thomas Kocherry, 				Member
Coordinator,
World Forum of Fish 
Harvesters and Fish Workers (WFF),
Valiathura, Thiruvananthapuram.

9. Shri Bal Mane, 					Member
President, Ratnagiri District Fishemen's 
Association, Ratnagiri,
Maharashtra.

10. Shri Shiga Kashinath Naik, 				Member
Sarpanch Shioroda Kerwadi, 
Tehsil Vengurla,
District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

11. Shri Rajaram Gadhekar, 				Member
Mukteshwar Sansthan, 
Apoogaon, Malad (West),
Mumbai.

12. Deputy Secretary, 					Member Secretary
Impact Assessment, 
Ministry of Environment and Forests, 
New Delhi. Member, Secretary

II. 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 coastal areas, namely:-

(i) Co-ordination of action by the State Coastal Zone Management Authorities and the Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities under the said Act and the rules made thereunder, or under any other law which is relatable to the objects of the said Act.

(ii) Examination of the proposals for changes and modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in me Coastal Zone Management Plans received from the State Coastal Zone Management Authorities and the Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities, and making specific recommendations to the Central Government therefore.

(iii)

(a) Review of cases involving violations of the previous 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, issue directions under section 5 of the said Act.

(b) Review of cases under (iii) (a) either suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an indivitual or a representative body, or an organization functioning in the field of environment.

(iv) File complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-complaince of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (iii) (a) of paragraph II of the Order.

(v) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i), (iii) and (iii) of paragraph II of the Order.

IV. The authority shall examine and accord its approval to area specific management plans, intergrated Coastal Zone Management Authorities and Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities.

V. The Authority may advise the Central Government on policy, planning, research and development, setting uo of Centres of Excellence and funding, in matters relating to Coastal Regulation Zone Management

VI. The Authority shall deal with all environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the Central Government.

VII. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities and the activities of the State Coastal Zone Management Authorities and Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities at least once in six months to the Central Government.

VIII. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

IX. The Authority shall have its headquarters at New Delhi.

X. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F. No. 1 7011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Additional. Secy.

S.O. 992 (E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections ( I ) 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 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:

I. Chief Secretary, 				Chairman
Andaman and Nicobar Administration
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair

2. Shri. W.G. Thambudurai, 			Member
Chief Engineer & Administrator
Andaman Lakshadeep Harbour Works
Ministry of Surface Transport
Port Blair

3. Secretary, 					Member
Department of Environment
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair

4. Director, 					Member
Department of Fisheries, 
Port Blair

5. Director, 					Member
Central Agriculture Research Institute, 
Port Blair

6. Dr.P.S.N.Rao, 				Member
Botanical Survey of India
Port Blair

7. Conservator of Forests, 			Member Secretary
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
Port Blair

II. The Authority shall have the power to take the following measures for protecting and improving the quality of the coastal environment and prevent abating and controlling environmental pollution in coastal areas of the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification a Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP received from the Andaman and Nicobar Island Administration, and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and the rules mad thereunder, or under any other law which relatable to the objects of the said Act and, found necessary in a specific case, issuing directions under section S 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;

(b) Review of cases involving violations of the provisions of the said Act and the rules mac thereunder, or under any other law which relatable to the objects of the said Act, and, found necessary, referring such cases, will comments, for review to the National Coast Zone Management Authority;

Provided that the cases under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph 2 may be take up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issue arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) paragraph II of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, VI above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Port Blair.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 993(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by, sub-section (I) and (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government hereby constitutes an authority to be known as the Andhra Pradesh Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a per; of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Principal Secretary, 				Chairman
Environment, Forests and Science and Technology,
Government of Andra Pradesh,
Hyderabad.

2. Secretary, 						Member
Department of Revenue Government of Andhra Pradesh 
Hyderabad.

3. Director, 						Member
National Remote Sensing Agency,
Hyderabad.

4. Dr. M. Babu Rao, 					Member
Retired Principal, College of Fisheries, 
ANGR Agriculture University.

5. Dr. A. V. Raman,					Member
Head of the Department of Zoology
College of Science and Technology
Andhra University, Waltair.

6.Member Secretary, 					Member
Andhra Pradesh pollution Control Board, 
HUDA Complex,
Hyderabad.

7. Director, 						Member
Shore Area Development Secretary Authority, 
Hyderabad.

II. 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 areas of the State of Andhra Pradesh, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals R changes/modifications in classification 4 Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Andhra Pradesh State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zor Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and or the rules mad thereunder, or under 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation and formulate are a specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII.The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Andhra Pradesh.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Hyderabad.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Ad. Secy.

S.O. 994(E)._In exercise of the powers conferred sub-sections(l)and (3) of section 3 of the Environm (Protectio__ Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereinafter referred as the said Act), the Central Government hereby constitutes an authority to be known as the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a per of two years, with effect from the date of publication of n Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Secretary, 					Chairman
Department of Environment, Government of 
Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

2.Director,						Member
Country and Town Planning,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Chennai.

3.Member Secretary,				Member
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, 
Chennai.

4. Dr. Ravindran, 				Member
National Institute of Ocean 
Technology, Indian Institute 
of Technology, Chennai.

5.Dr. P.P. Vaidhyararnan,			Member
Rtd. Director, CWPRS,
Central Water and Power
Research Station, Pune,
(CWPRS)

6. Dr. L. Kannan, 				Member
Director, 
Central for Advanced Studies in 
Marine Biology, Annamalai 
University.

7.Director,						Member
Department of EnvironmentSecretary
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Chennai.

II. 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 coastal areas of the State of Tamil Nadu, namely:-

(i)Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Tamil Nadu State Government and specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and 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 been 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section l9 of the said 1. Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section l0 of the said 2 Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order.

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the Tamil Nadu State Government, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VI. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs lV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Tamil Nadu.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Chennai.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F. No. 1701 I / l 8/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 995 (E)._In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (I) 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 Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1.Secretary					Chairman
Department of Environment
Panjim.

2. Chief T own Planner,				Member
Town and Country Planning Office,
Panjim.

3. Shri Ashok Kumar,				Member
Regional Controller of Mines,
Indian Bureau of Mines,
Panjim.

4. Director,					Member
Department of Tourism,
Panjim.

5. Dr. Arvinda Untawale,			Member
National Institute of Oceanography,
Dona Paula.

6. Prof. Leela Bhosle,				Member
Head of Department,
University of Kolhapur.

7. Director,					Member 
Department of Science,Secretary
Technology Secretary.
and Environment, Panjim.

(i) Examination of proposals or changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Goa State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and/or the rules made thereunder, or under 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph 11 may be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be the referred to it by the Goa State Government, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Goa.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Pawnage.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 996 (E).- 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 Pondicherry Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Secretary 					Chairman
Department of Environment,
Pondicherry.

2. Director,					Member
department of Fisheries,
Pondicherry.

3. Chief Town Planner,				Member
Town and Country planning
Department,

4. Dr. R. Mahadevan				Member
National Institute of Ocean Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Chennai.

5. Dr. L. Kannan,				Member
Director, 
Centre for Advanced 
Studies in Marine Biology, 
Annamalai University.

6. Member Secretary, 				Member Secretary.
Pondicherry Pollution Control Committee,
Pondicherry.

II. 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 coastal areas of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, namely:- following:

(i) Examination of proposals or changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Pondicherry Administration and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a)Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 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;

(b) 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 subparagraphs (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph II may be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by any individual, representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate are a specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate are a specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The-Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Pondicherry.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Pondicherry.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K.ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 997(E)._In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (l) 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 West Bengal Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

l. Secretary					Chairman
Department of Environment,
Government of West Bengal,
Calcutta.

2.Director, 					Member
Department of Fisheries
Government of West 
Bengal, Calcutta.

3. Principal Chief Conservator,			Member
of Forests, Department of Forests
Government of West Bengal.

4. Shri. Anil Varun Biswas,			Member
Centre for Study for Man
and Environment, Department
of Geology, University of
Calcutta.

5.Dr. L. K. Banarjee,				Member
Scientist S. F. Botanical
Survey of India, Calcutta.

6. Dr. A. K. Ghosh,				Member
Zoological Survey of India.

7. Member Secretary,				Member
West Bengal PollutionSecretary
Control Board.

II. 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 coastal areas of the State of West Bengal, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP' received from the West Bengal State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and or the rules made thereunder, or any other law for the time being in force 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;

(b) Review of cases involving violations of provisions of the said Act and the rules mac thereunder, or under any other law which relatable to the objects of the said Act, and, found necessary referring such cases, with comments, for review to the National Coast Zone Management Authority;

Provided that the cases under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis complaint made by an individual, or representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section l9 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of t directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section l0 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) paragraph 11 of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretched Coastal Zone Management Plans for the Same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, VI above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of West Bengal.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Calcutta.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 998 (E)._In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section ( I ) 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 Daman and Diu Islands Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Administrator, 				Chairman
Daman and Diu,
Dadar and Nagar Havli,
Secretariat, Moti Daman

2. Executive Engineer, 				Members
Public Works Department,
Moti Daman

3. Chief Conservator of Forests,		Member
Moti Daman

4. Director, Space Application 			Member
Centre, Ahmedabad.

5. Director,					Member
Central Institute of Fisheries 
Education Mumbai.

6. Member Secretary,				Member
Pollution, Control Committee,Secretary 
Moti , Daman

II. 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 coastal areas of the Union territory of and Diu, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/ modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Daman and Diu Administration, and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefore.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violation of the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder, or under any other law relatable to which is the objects of the said A found necessary in a specific case directions under section 5 of the Act insofar as such directions are not inconsistent with any direction issued in that specific by the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or by the Central government

(b) Review of cases involving violation 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 (ii)(a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of the non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the Daman and Diu Administration, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Daman and Diu.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Moti Daman.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 999(E)._In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (I) 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 Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely;

1. Secretary					Chairman
Environment and Forests Department
Government of Gujarat

2. Commissioner					Member
Department of Industries
Government of Gujarat

3. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Member
and Wild Life Gandhi Nagar.

4. Prof. Nikhil Desai 				Member
Department of Geology 
M. S. University of Geology, Vadodara

5. Shri. K B. Jain 				Member
Director Centre for 
Environment and Planning Technology 
School of Architecture, Ahmedabad.

6. Prof. Anil Gupta				Member
Indian Institute of 
Management Ahmedabad

7. Director					Member-Secretary
Department of Environment

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Gujarat State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 in a specific case, issuing directions under section S 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (h) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this order.

(iv) To take action to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph 11 of this order.

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the State Government of Gujarat, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate are a specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate are a specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Gujarat.

IX. The Authority shall furnish a progress report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of me Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Gandhinagar.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-IA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 1000(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (I) 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 Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Secretary 					Chairman 
Department of Forest, Ecology and 
Environment, 
Government of Karnataka

2. Director					Member
Department of Industries,
Government of Karnataka

3. Member Secretary,				Member
Karnataka State Pollution
Control Board

4. Father Saldanha				Member
Professor, Department of Botany,
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore

5.Prof. T.R.C. Gupta 				Member
Head of Department,
Department of Aquatic Sciences
College of Fisheries
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Mangalore

6. Prof. D.K. Subramanian,			Member
Department of computer Sciences
Indian Institute of Sciences,
Bangalore

7. Director,					Member
Environment Technical Cell, Secretary
Department of Forest, Ecology
and Environment, Government
of Karnataka, Bangalore

II. 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 coastal areas of the State of Karnataka namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Government of Karnataka and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged violations of the provisions of the said Act and or the rules made thereunder, or under 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph 11 may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall. identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Karnataka.

IX. The Authority shall furnish a report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Bangalore.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-TA-ITTI

K.ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 1001 (E)._In exercise of the powers conl by sub-sections ( I ) and (3) of Section 3 of the Environ (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereinafter refer as the said Act), the Central Government hereby const an authority to be known as the Kerala Coastal Zone management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the authority consisting of the following persons, for a period of two y with effect from the date of publication of this Order i: Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Secretary, 				Chairman
Department of Health & 
Family Welfare, Government of 
Kerala.

2. Secretary,				Member
Department of 
Revenue, Government of 
Kerala.

3. Member Secretary, 			Member
Kerala State Pollution 
Control Board

4. Dr. M. Baba,				Member
Director,
Central for Earth Sciences and Studies, 
Thiruvananthapuram.

5. Director, 				Member
Central Marine Fisheries 
Research Institute, Cochin.

6. Prof. Balakrishnan Nair, 		Member
Emeritus Scientist,
Swati, Residence Road, 
Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram .

7.Director,				Member - Secretary
Science, Technology and Environment
Government of Karnataka.

II. 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 coastal areas of the State of Kerala namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Kerala State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and. (ii) (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or an representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act, in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action, under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order. 2,

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the State Government of Kerala, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly Vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate are-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Kerala.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constitute shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F. No. 17011/18/96-lA-II]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy

S.O. 1002(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (I) and (3) of section 3 of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government herby constitutes an authority to be known as the Lakhshadweep Islands Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Administrator Cum Secretary			Chairman
(Environment), 
Kavaratti.

2. Deputy Conservator of Forests Kavaratti.	Member

3. Superintending Engineer,			Member
Public Works 
Department, Kavaratti.

4. Dr. R. Ramachandran,				Member
Centre for Earth Sciences 
Studies, Thiruvananthapuram,

5.Director,					Member
Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute, 
Cochin.

6. Shri. W. G. Thambudurai,			Member
Chief Engineer & Administrator,
Andaman Lakshadeep
Harbour, Works, Ministry of Surface Transport. 
Port Blair.

7. Member Secretary,				Member-Secretary
Pollution Control Board,Lakshadeep.

II. 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 coastal areas of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Lakshadweep Islands Administration and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 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;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph 11 may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action to under section 10 of the said Act to verify the facts concerning the issue arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Plan of the Lakshadweep Islands.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Kavaratti.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F. No. 17011/18/96-IA-III]

K.ROY PAUL. Addl. Secy.

S.O. 1003(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (l) 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 Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1.Secretary, 				Chairman 
Department of Environment, 
Mumbai, Government of 
Maharashtra.

2. Secretary,				Member
Department of 
Revenue and Forests, Mumbai, 
Government of Maharashtra.

3. Secretary, 				Member
Urban department, 
Government of Maharashtra, 
Mumbai.

4. Dr. Leela Bhosele,			Member
Department of Botany, 
Kolhapur University, 
Kolhapur.

5. Dr. A. D. Diwan, 			Member
Central Institute of 
Fisheries Education, 
Versoa, Mumbai.

6. Dr. R. P. Gupta, 			Member
Indian Institute of 
Technology, 
Mumbai.

7. Member Secretary, 			Member-Secretary
Maharashtra State Pollution,
Control Board,
Mumbai.

II. 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 coastal areas of the State of Maharashtra, namely:-

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) received from the Maharashtra State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 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;

(b) Review of cases involving violations of the provisions of the said Act and/or 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph Ii may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

(iv)To take action to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph 11 of this Order.

III. The Authority shall deal with environmental issues relating to Coastal Regulation Zone which may be referred to it by the Maharashtra State Government, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority or the Central Government.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for the same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, Vl above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Maharashtra.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Mumbai.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and Jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F No. 17011/18/96 IA III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy.

S.O. 1004 (E).-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 Orissa Coastal Zone Management Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) consisting of the following persons, for a period of two years, with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, namely:-

1. Principal Secretary, Science, 			Chairman
Technology and Environment and 
Forests wing, Orissa Secretariat, 
Bhubaneshwar.

2. Member Secretary,					Member
Orissa State Pollution Control Board,
Bhubaneswar.

3. Officer-in-charge,					Member
Central Marine Fisheries Research 
Institute, Research Station,
Bhubaneshwar 

4. Prof. Mrs. Hejmadi,					Member 
Vice Chancellor, 
Sambalpur university. 

5. Shri. S.S. Das,					Member
Joint Director 
Directorate of Mining and Member 
Geology, 
Bhubaneshwar. 

6. Shri. R.C Das,					Member 
Sarana House, 
337 Louise Road, Bhubaneshwar. 

7. Director, 						Member 
Science, Technology, Secretary
and Environment and Forests Wing,
Orissa Secretariat
Bhubaneshwar.

(i) Examination of proposals for changes/modifications in classification of Coastal Regulation Zone areas and in the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZM received from the Orissa State Government and making specific recommendations to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority therefor.

(ii)

(a) Inquiry into cases of alleged 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 found necessary in a specific case, issue directions under section 5 of the said A insofar as such directions are not inconsist with any direction issued in that specific c by the National Coastal Zone management Authority or by the Central Government;

(b) 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 (ii) (a) and (ii) (b) of paragraph II may either be taken up suo-moto, or on the basis of complaint made by an individual, or a representative body, or an organisation.

(iii) Filing complaints, under section 19 of the said Act in cases of non-compliance of the directions issued by it under sub-paragraph (ii) (a) of paragraph II of this Order.

(iv) To take action under section 10 of this order to verify the facts concerning the issues arising from sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph II of this Order.

IV. The Authority shall identify ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Regulation Zone, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

V. The Authority shall identify coastal areas highly vulnerable to erosion/degradation, and formulate area-specific management plans for such identified areas.

VI. The Authority shall identify economically important stretches in the Coastal Regulation Zone and prepare. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans for same.

VII. The Authority shall submit the plans prepared by it under paragraphs IV, V, VI above and modifications thereof to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority for examination and its approval.

VIII. The Authority shall ensure compliance of all specific conditions that are laid down in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of Orissa.

IX. The Authority shall furnish report of its activities at least once in six months to the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

X. The foregoing powers and functions of the Authority shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.

XI. The Authority shall have its headquarters at Bhubaneswar.

XII. Any matter specifically not falling within the scope and jurisdiction of the Authority as so constituted shall be dealt with by the statutory authorities concerned.

[F.No. 17011/18/96-lA-III]

K. ROY PAUL, Addl. Secy