Special bodies at district level will monitor illegal sand mining and other violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) took the decision to set up such bodies at a meeting Thursday. The committees, under the district collectors and comprising experts and non-government organisations, will crack down on sand mining in places such as Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Raigad.
“Right now, the MCZMA can at the most summon the district collector and direct him to take action. However, this may not necessarily figure in the priority list for the collector,” said TC Benjamin, MCZMA member and state urban development secretary.
The committee will suggest punitive active against offenders and also curb illegal constructions in CRZ areas, as in the case of Alibaug. Last week, the collector served notices to 14 unauthorised beach bungalows in Alibaug, including one belonging to industrailist Yash Birla, and started demolition proceedings. The action followed a public interest litigation in the Bombay High Court.
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