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The Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) has issued new guidelines for local bodies to grant permits for residential construction under the CRZ-2019 notification. A government order (GO) issued earlier this week clarifies that permissions can be granted for residential buildings up to 300 sq m in CRZ II, CRZ III A, and CRZ III B areas, subject to specific conditions. Applications for larger constructions or non-residential buildings must be submitted with recommendations to the KCZMA. Local authorities are responsible for verifying the status of properties and ensuring compliance with guidelines before issuing permits. Any violations can lead to cancellation of permits by KCZMA.
The Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) has recently issued guidelines for local bodies regarding the issuance of permits for residential constructions in coastal areas, as part of the CRZ-2019 notification. The government order (GO) issued earlier this week specifies that local self-government institutions are authorised to grant permits for residential buildings up to 300 sq m in areas falling under CRZ II, CRZ III A, and CRZ III B, provided certain conditions outlined in the 2019 CRZ notification are met. Advertisement
For residential constructions exceeding 300 sq m, non-residential buildings, or the regularisation of traditional coastal dwellings, local authorities must submit the applications along with their recommendations to the KCZMA for further review. Applications sent to the KCZMA must include several supporting documents: recommendations from the local authority, a signed budget estimate, scrutiny fees, and a building/site plan signed by the secretary or AE. The plan should include details such as the distance from the high tide line and geo-coordinates.
If the property is located in CRZ II, any approved buildings or roads constructed before January 18, 2019, should be included in the application plan. For construction activities in other CRZ categories, as well as the regularisation of coastal dwellings built under the 2011 CRZ notification, applications must be directly submitted to the Coastal Management Authority.
The responsibility for verifying construction permits under the 2019 CRZ notification lies with district-level committees (DLCs). They are also tasked with identifying violations and taking corrective actions. Before granting CRZ permission, the property's status must be verified against the coastal management plan map from 2019. The head of each local self-government institution is responsible for ensuring that guidelines are followed before granting CRZ permits. Every three months, they must compile information on the status of housing applications-approved, rejected, or under consideration-and submit it to the district-level committee.
The GO also stated that local self-government secretaries can issue construction permits in CRZ areas, but only in compliance with the prescribed rules and inspections. Furthermore, the KCZMA has the authority to cancel any CRZ permits granted in violation of the laws and guidelines.
The Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority has introduced a structured process for granting construction permits in CRZ areas, with specific guidelines for residential and non-residential projects. Local authorities are now required to ensure compliance with the rules set out in the 2019 CRZ notification, submit recommendations to KCZMA, and report on the status of applications. The emphasis on verifying the status of properties and adhering to the coastal management plan is expected to strengthen regulatory measures, ensuring more sustainable development in coastal regions. However, the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing these guidelines falls on both local institutions and district-level committees, which will play a crucial role in maintaining order and ensuring compliance.
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