This is the meat of this reference guide to know what legal provisions exist for the protection of the coast. The first part of this section is a broad look at all the laws that kick in for environmental protection of the coasts. The second part of this section zooms in on specific aspects useful for work on the ground, in particular the punitive provisions and monitoring measures.
Overall laws for Protection of Commons in India
To help you navigate the vast legal landscape governing coastal lands and commons, we have attempted to give you a list of the laws that govern the coasts in India, and a structured matrix capturing key provisions and interpretations.
Specific Provisions
This section provides a closer look at the provisions relating to offences and penalties, as well as provisions for monitoring. These are not exhaustive, but cover key sections.
