violation of CRZ notification. Waste generated from their activities are not scientifically handled which adversely affects the environment including the rights of traditional fishermen. Fly ash and slag are illegally used for reclamation of low-lying area without requisite authorisation under the Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOW Rules). MoEF&CC conditions for approval of diversion of 25 ha of unclassed forest land to respondent no. 7/HCFS have not been complied. Further, the said area falls within Coastal Regulation Zone area (hereinafter referred to as CRZ) categorized as CRZIB area in which case CRZ Clearance is also required which has not been granted. Activity of Respondent No. 7 is not permitted in CRZ area. Respondent No. 8 has set up furnace and other plants for which EC has been granted without considering scientific management of the waste generated in the process. Respondent No. 7 is reclaiming the area by filling fly ash which is prohibited under para 3 of the CRZ Notification, 2011. The area is also natural habitat for the wildlife and such habitat will be disturbed by the developmental activities. There is violation of HOW Rules as hazardous waste is being dumped without requisite authorization under the said Rules. There is also violation of Fly Ash Notification, 1999 and CPCB Guidelines on Scientific Management of Fly Ash. Respondent no. 1 to 6 - MoEF&CC, Gujarat Government, GCZMA, CPCB, GPCB and District Magistrate, Surat have failed to take remedial action inspite of representation of the applicant.
