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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
VIJU ABRAHAM, J
DR.MARTIN C.P. – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner challenges prior decisions regarding construction in crz. (Para 1) |
| 2. counsel argues new notifications permit building in ndz. (Para 2) |
| 3. court directs reconsideration of petitioner's claim. (Para 3) |
JUDGMENT
The petitioner has approached this Court challenging Exts.P4 and P8. By Ext.P4 the respondent-Grama Panchayath declined to number the petitioner’s building contending that there is Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violation. By Ext.P8 the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority declined to issue CRZ clearance contending that the construction of the building is in violation of the CRZ notification.
2. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that now a new notification has come into force and as per the said notification, the local inhabitants are entitled to construct dwelling house, even within the No Development Zone (NDZ). The learned Counsel further submits that since the area is below 300 sq.meters, the request of the petitioner could be considered by the respondent-Panchayath itself.
3. After hearing the learned Counsel for the petitioner, learned Counsel for the respondents as well as the learned Standing Counsel for the Kerala Coastal Zone
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