"Delhi Govt takes firm stand," says Environment Ministry after SC reprimands over illegal trees cut
Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government over the illegal felling of 1,100 trees in South Delhi's Reserve Forest Area without permission, Delhi's government has taken a firm stand on the issue.
In response to the illegal felling of 1,100 trees in South Delhi's Reserve Forest Area without Supreme Court permission, Delhi's government has taken a firm stand, the Environment Ministry said in a press release.
«Concerned about the significant environmental damage, Environment and Forest Minister Gopal Rai held an urgent meeting with Forest Department officials on Wednesday, demanding all relevant records and a status report on actions taken so far. The Forest Department has been instructed to provide this information by 11 am on Thursday.,» an official release stated.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing a petition from an NGO regarding the illegal tree cutting in the Ridge Area.
A few days ago, an NGO brought this matter to light and informed the Supreme Court regarding the illegal cut of around 1,100 trees in the ridge area of South Delhi.
«Actually, a few days ago, an NGO raised the issue of cutting 1,100 trees without any permission in the Ridge area of South Delhi before the Supreme Court. The NGO told the court that 1,100 trees have been cut illegally in the Reserve Forest Area of South Delhi. Whereas it is necessary to take permission from the Supreme Court before cutting trees in the Ridge area. Even after getting the information about cutting these trees, the Forest Department did not take any
