<h1>Legal risks for 32-acre coastal residential project with man-made beach, lagoon, hotel: CRZ, environmental, land-use and consumer compliance</h1> A real estate developer announced a 32-acre coastal residential project on a Chennai arterial road featuring a 3.5-acre man-made beach and lagoon, restoration of ponds and native vegetation, and an attached 120-room hotel operated by a hospitality company; development is phased with mixed-use residences and managed services and is projected at Rs 2,500 crore over five years. Key legal considerations include coastal zone and environmental clearances for artificial water bodies and habitat alteration, land-use and building permits for phased delivery, compliance with pollution and water-resource laws, contractual obligations with the hotel operator and buyers, consumer protection and resale/rental service terms, and potential liability for long-term maintenance and safety of the lagoon.