Bombay HC junks circular on post facto CRZ nod for projects
The Bombay High Court has overturned a 2021 circular issued by the Centre that allowed post facto approval for projects without coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearance. The court declared these approvals legally impermissible and emphasized that executive instructions cannot replace statutory rules. This decision impacts ongoing CRZ clearance applications, including those from Nagaland.
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The Bombay High Court has overturned a 2021 circular issued by the Centre that allowed post facto approval for projects without coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearance. The court declared these approvals legally impermissible and emphasized that executive instructions cannot replace statutory rules. This decision impacts ongoing CRZ clearance applications, including those from Nagaland. 
