- CRZ is the zone along the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters along the coastline specially demarcated for regulated development activity.
- The demarcated zone consists of coastal stretches influenced by tidal action (in the landward side) up to 500 metres from the High Tide Line (HTL) and the land between the Low Tide Line (LTL) and the HTL.
- The regulations in this zone are governed by the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), 2011 issued under the under Section 3 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- In this zone, Government imposes restrictions on setting up and expansion of industries or other projects.
- It is mandatory for getting clearances from ministry and local authorities to start any development project in CRZ.