The committee was setup in 2014 with the objective of studying the irregularities in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications of 2011. It was headed by former secretary of government of India, Shailesh Nayak.
Important Observations and Recommendations
Controversy Recommendation of easing coastal regulations (devolving powers to State/UTs) for constructing ports, bridges and other state installations linked to public interest have brought criticism from environmental experts on the grounds that this will lead to more environmental degradation. |
CRZ Regulation Specific Recommendations