GOA FOUNDATION, GOA vs DIKSHA HOLDINGS PVT.LTD. .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of environmental degradation due to the construction of a beach resort in a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) in Goa, citing Sections 3(1) and 3(2)(v) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that the construction was illegal as it violated the restrictions imposed on CRZ-I areas, which prohibit any construction within 500 meters of the High Tide Line. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing the need to maintain environmental equilibrium and biodiversity in coastal areas.