Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Tirupati Balaji Temple Construction Limited to Non-CRZ Areas
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust plans to build a temple, but some people were worried it would break environmental rules near the coast.
The Trust promised the court they would only build where it's allowed, staying away from protected coastal areas.
The issue was about following the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.
A group pointed out possible violations.
After the Trust promised to follow the rules and get permission if needed, the court ended the case.
The Trust also received approval for a fence and landscaping near mangroves.
TTD assured the NGT that the Tirupati Balaji temple construction in Navi Mumbai would be in non-CRZ areas.
The NatConnect Foundation filed an application alleging CRZ violations.
MCZMA granted permission for a compound wall within the mangrove buffer zone.
A report by the Institute of Remote Sensing revealed portions of the plot fell under CRZ categories.
The NGT dismissed the case after TTD's undertaking to avoid construction in CRZ areas.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust and the NatConnect Foundation
- What
- TTD will restrict Tirupati Balaji temple construction to non-CRZ areas.
- When
- The NGT dismissed the case on July 31.
- Where
- Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- The case was dismissed after TTD assured the NGT they would adhere to CRZ regulations.
Concerns Over Coastal Zone Violations
Assurance and Compliance
Construction in Protected Zones
Concerns Over Coastal Zone Violations
NatConnect Foundation argued construction could violate CRZ norms.
Assurance and Compliance
TTD provided an undertaking it would adhere to CRZ norms
- Temple Location
- Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
- Plot Size
- 40,000 sq mtr
- Petitioner
- NatConnect Foundation
- MCZMA Approval Date
- November 20, 2023
- Non-CRZ Land
- 29,523.00 sq mtr (after adjustment)
- NGT Decision
- Case dismissed on July 31