
Union Environment Ministry grants final approval for Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal; lays down 15 conditions
The Hindu
The Union Ministry of Environment has provided Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr .Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach near Triplicane in Chennai, with 15 conditions.
The Union Ministry of Environment has provided Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr .Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach near Triplicane in Chennai, with 15 conditions.
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With this final approval, the State government may begin the process to implement the proposal.
In its letter to the Public Works Department granting approval for the proposal on June 19, the Union Ministry said the CRZ clearance was provided based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (CRZ) and Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority.
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It has also noted that the Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance if the implementation of the conditions were not found satisfactory.
The environment statement would have to be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board every year and the compliance of conditions need to be uploaded on PWD website.

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