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Existing Authorised Fixed Structure (CRZ) - Refers to structures that were legally constructed and authorized as of the cutoff date (notably 19th February 1991), and are recognized under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications. These structures are permitted to exist and be maintained on the landward side of existing roads or structures within CRZ-II areas, provided they conform to norms such as Floor Space Index (FSI) and local planning regulations. Demolition or alteration is only mandated if the structure has been weakened or violates specific CRZ provisions Kisan Mehta & others VS State of Maharashtra & others - Bombay, Buildarch & another VS Union of India & others - Bombay, A. V. Antony VS Corporation of Cochin, rep. by Secretary, Ernakulam - Kerala, Sneha Mandal Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. and others VS Union of India through The Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and others - Bombay, DLF Universal Limited, (Formerly Known As Adelie Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd) VS Antony A. V. , S/o. Varghese - Kerala.
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Regulations and Permissible Construction - Under the CRZ Notification, construction is generally permitted only on the landward side of existing structures or roads, and not on the seaward side, unless explicitly authorized. Building activities such as repairs, reconstruction, or new construction are allowed within the limits of existing FSI and on landward areas, subject to approval from CRZ authorities. The notification emphasizes that existing authorized structures are protected and can be maintained or repaired without violating CRZ norms A. V. Antony VS Corporation of Cochin, rep. by Secretary, Ernakulam - Kerala, Sneha Mandal Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. and others VS Union of India through The Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and others - Bombay, DLF Universal Limited, (Formerly Known As Adelie Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd) VS Antony A. V. , S/o. Varghese - Kerala.
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Violation and Enforcement - Unauthorized construction beyond the authorized fixed structures or on prohibited zones, especially on the seaward side, constitutes violations of CRZ norms. Courts and authorities have dismissed petitions where structures encroach beyond authorized landward limits or violate CRZ restrictions, reaffirming that existing structures built with permission are protected unless they weaken or violate specific regulations Kisan Mehta & others VS State of Maharashtra & others - Bombay, SAJU THURUTHIKUNNEL vs THE STATE OF KERALA - Kerala, A. V. Antony VS Corporation of Cochin, rep. by Secretary, Ernakulam - Kerala.
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Special Cases and Clarifications - Structures within No Development Zones (NDZ) or those constructed or repaired with prior CRZ approval are generally exempt from violations. The CRZ notifications aim to regulate new constructions and repairs, ensuring they adhere to landward side limits and FSI norms, thus balancing development with environmental protection The Colva Civic & Consumer Forum vs THE GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY - National Green Tribunal, DLF Universal Limited, (Formerly Known As Adelie Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd) VS Antony A. V. , S/o. Varghese - Kerala.
Analysis and Conclusion:
An Existing Authorised Fixed Structure in CRZ is a legally sanctioned building or structure existing on or before the cutoff date (notably 19.2.1991), situated on the landward side of roads or other structures within CRZ-II areas. These structures are permitted to be maintained, repaired, or reconstructed within specified limits such as FSI and local planning norms. Any construction beyond these authorized structures, especially on the seaward side, is generally considered a violation. The CRZ notifications prioritize protecting existing structures while regulating new constructions, with enforcement actions taken against unauthorized encroachments or violations.
Search Results for "What is Existing Authorised Fixed Structure Crz"
2000 0 Supreme(Bom) 598 • India - Bombay
B.P.SINGH, N.J.PANDYA
... Held, that an authorised structure existed on the plot in question ... with existing FSI norms-No violation of CRZ Notification dated 19th February, 1991. ... The said structure had to be demolished on account of the original structure having been weakened. ... of existing authorised structures. ... Under the CRZ Notification, in the area which falls under CRZ-II, building can be permitted on ....
2019 0 Supreme(Bom) 711 • India - Bombay
PRADEEP NANDRAJOG, N.M.JAMDAR
existing road or landward side of the existing authorised structures, is blatantly violated. – Whilst it may be true that Regulation ... 8 permits building in CRZ-II but the same is only on the landward side of the existing road or landward side of the existing structure ... earthwork and ground preparation by carrying out the operations as noted above. – End result of the operations would be to construct a structure ... Whilst it m....
1999 0 Supreme(Bom) 933 • India - Bombay
A.P.SHAH, S.RADHAKRISHNAN
Index as existing on 19.2.1991. ... Sections 3(1), 3(2)(v), Rule, 5(3)(d)-Existing FSI. ... -"Existing FSI", specified in notification issued by Government of India with regard to Costal Regulation Zone means Floor Space ... seaward side of the existing road (or roads proposed in the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan of the area) nor on seaward side of existing authorised structures. ... Buildings permitted on the landward side of the existing an....
1999 0 Supreme(Bom) 744 • India - Bombay
S.H.KAPADIA, Y.K.SABHARWAL
area is adjoining to the authorised structure leaving no space behind it. ... from last 7 years on which a huge amounts have already been spent and the station was to function as integrated plan including existing ... In view of the above situations there was no violation of CRZ notification. ... side of existing authorised structures. ... This letter refers to drawing of an imaginary line between two existing authorised ....
2024 Supreme(Online)(NGT) 3810 • India - National Green Tribunal PUNE (WESTERN ZONE BENCH)
HON’BLE MR. DINESH KUMAR SINGH, J, HON’BLE DR. VIJAY KULKARNI, ACJ
68) ... ... (C) The GCZMA's findings failed to adequately address the prior refusals and allegations of mixed-use beyond authorized ... Having cited above, it is further stated that the said direction will not apply to the structures that are within NDZ but constructed or repaired or existing with the permission of the CRZ authorities. ... The Authority noted the respondent with prior approval of GSCCE and this Authority beautify the existing waterbody in his plot. ... Respondent is accordance of ap....
2016 0 Supreme(Ker) 799 • India - Kerala
P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, ANIL K.NARENDRAN
II-Benefit is allowed only after adjoining the property with the authorized building. ... Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011, Para. 4 - As under CRZ II there is no total restriction as against the construction of ... or foreshore is needed as for the residential apartment project and the conditions are imposed by the competent authority as per CRZ ... By virtue of paragraph 8 of the CRZ Notification 2011 [paragraph 6 (2) of the CRZ Notification 1991], building could be permitted on the landward s....
2014 0 Supreme(Ker) 645 • India - Kerala
A.V.RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI
Constitution of India, 1950 Articles 21 and 226 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 - It is violative under CRZ notification to construct ... However, it was held that a part of the project area was in CRZ which belonged to CRZ II category, where buildings were permitted to be constructed only on the landward side of the existing road or on the landward side of existing authorised structures. ... The committee found that some portion of the building under construction....
2023 Supreme(Online)(KER) 33185 • India - High Court of Kerala
S.MANIKUMAR, CJ, Murali Purushothaman, J
21, 22, 24) ... ... (D) ... ... Findings of Court: ... The Court determined that existing ... roads and structures met regulatory conditions, dismissing the writ petition. ... Reliefs included quashing a CRZ clearance and halting constructions not compliant with regulations. ... It is further submitted that as per CRZ Notification 2011, construction of new building or reconstruction of an existing building is permissible on the landward side existing road or on the landward side o....
1996 0 Supreme(Bom) 571 • India - Bombay
M.B.SHAH, J.N.PATEL
Plan of the area) nor on seaward side of existing authorised structures buildings permitted on the landward side of the existing and proposed roads/existing authorised structures shall be subject to the existing local Town and Country Planning Regulations including the existing norms of FSI/FAR." ... i.e. on the existing road. ... With regard to the application of CRZ-II the learned counsel for th....
2013 0 Supreme(Ker) 400 • India - Kerala
K.M.JOSEPH, K.HARILAL
Environmental Protection Act, 1986, Sections 3(1) and 3(2) (v) - Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications, 1991 and 2011 - Rivers ... and backwaters also comes under the purview of coastal stretches which are in landward side -Backwater Island also include under CRZ ... What is permitted is the construction by way of repairs or reconstruction of existing authorized structure, not exceeding existing floor space index, existing plinth area and existing#HL_E....
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