ICRZ Plans and IIM Plans of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued F. No. 12-12/2018-IA-III dated 21 December 2018, approving specified Island Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and Integrated Island Management Plans for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It does not approve or change any coastal plan for Tamil Nadu, although a technical review took place in Chennai and copies were sent to offices in Chennai.
What the document does
The Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through F. No. 12-12/2018-IA-III dated 21 December 2018, conveys approval for identified Island Coastal Regulation Zone Plans and Integrated Island Management Plans in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The approval followed recommendations from:
- The National Coastal Zone Management Authority at its 36th meeting, held on 17 December 2018.
- The Technical Scrutiny Committee at the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management in Chennai, held on 13 December 2018.
The communication states that it was issued with the approval of the Minister responsible for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Islands and plans covered
The approved Island Coastal Regulation Zone Plans cover:
- Long Island.
- Havelock Island.
- Neil Island.
- Little Andaman Island, including Hut Bay.
- South Andaman Island.
- Baratang Island.
The approved Integrated Island Management Plans cover:
- Ross and Smith Island.
- Aves Island.
- Flat Bay Island.
- Rutland Island.
The Integrated Island Management Plans were drawn up under the provisions of the Island Protection Zone Notification, 2011. The source does not provide the maps, land classifications, development restrictions or property level details contained in the approved plans.
Who is affected
The approval is directed to the Member Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Coastal Zone Management Authority within the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. It is relevant to authorities and people dealing with coastal planning or development on the listed islands.
A buyer, owner or professional would need the applicable approved plan and map to determine how a particular site on one of these islands is classified. The two page communication alone does not establish the status of an individual property.
Relevance to Tamil Nadu
F. No. 12-12/2018-IA-III does not identify or approve any Coastal Zone Management Plan for Tamil Nadu. Chennai appears because the Technical Scrutiny Committee met at the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management there, and copies were sent to the Ministry's regional office in Nungambakkam and the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management at Anna University Campus.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does this approval apply to coastal property in Tamil Nadu?
No Tamil Nadu coastal plan or property is identified in the approval. The approved plans relate only to the listed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which Island Coastal Regulation Zone Plans were approved?
The approval covers Long Island, Havelock Island, Neil Island, Little Andaman Island including Hut Bay, South Andaman Island and Baratang Island.
Which Integrated Island Management Plans were approved?
The approval covers Ross and Smith Island, Aves Island, Flat Bay Island and Rutland Island. These plans were drawn up under the Island Protection Zone Notification, 2011.
Can this document tell me the coastal classification of a particular plot?
No. The communication confirms approval of the listed plans but does not include maps, classifications, restrictions or property level details.
