Tree felling

Wasn't told about prior permission, no intention to bypass law: Delhi L-G to Supreme Court over tree felling 'error'

'Though a mistake, the work done by them (DDA officials) was bona fide and in the interest of public good. However, the actions which have been initiated departmentally by the DDA against the erring officials,' the affidavit said.

23 October 2024, 16:55 IST

Wasn't told about prior permission, no intention to bypass law: Delhi L-G to Supreme Court over tree felling 'error'

23 October 2024, 16:55 IST

Kolkata metro project: No tree felling or transplantation without CEC permission, says SC

A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a June 20 verdict of the Calcutta High Court.

23 October 2024, 10:15 IST

Kolkata metro project: No tree felling or transplantation without CEC permission, says SC

23 October 2024, 10:15 IST

Supreme Court asks Delhi L-G to file personal affidavit on tree felling in Delhi Ridge area by October 22

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a contempt case against the DDA and others over the alleged felling of trees in the area.

16 October 2024, 12:25 IST

Supreme Court asks Delhi L-G to file personal affidavit on tree felling in Delhi Ridge area by October 22

16 October 2024, 12:25 IST

Illegal felling of trees: Petition filed against Uttar Pradesh govt before NGT

In the plaint, filed on September 23, it is also said that the deforestation has not only led to tragic demise of hundreds of snakes, national bird peacocks and other birds, but it has also caused environmental degradation inversely impacting the local ecosystem.

27 September 2024, 01:24 IST

Illegal felling of trees: Petition filed against Uttar Pradesh govt before NGT

27 September 2024, 01:24 IST

AAP demands LG Saxena's resignation for 'approving' tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said the affidavit filed by the contractor involved in the project showed that the permission to fell the trees was issued by the Lieutenant Governor.

26 August 2024, 08:54 IST

AAP demands LG Saxena's resignation for 'approving' tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area

26 August 2024, 08:54 IST

LG undid Delhi government's plans to make city pollution-free by ordering tree felling: AAP

AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said that in the last 10 years, the Aam Aadmi Party government has taken many long-term and short-term steps to control pollution in Delhi.

14 July 2024, 19:57 IST

LG undid Delhi government's plans to make city pollution-free by ordering tree felling: AAP

14 July 2024, 19:57 IST

Should've been told on first day LG gave order to cut trees: SC on tree felling in ridge

The apex court was hearing suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against the vice chairman of the DDA over alleged cutting of 1,100 trees in the ridge forest for a road widening project.

12 July 2024, 15:20 IST

Should've been told on first day L-G gave order to cut trees: Supreme Court on tree felling in ridge

Should've been told on first day LG gave order to cut trees: SC on tree felling in ridge

12 July 2024, 15:20 IST

BJP alleges Kejriwal approved felling trees in Ridge; AAP says claim misleading

At a press conference, the BJP's Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva presented documents purporting to show that Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai "knew" about the tree felling.

05 July 2024, 19:16 IST

BJP alleges Kejriwal approved felling trees in Ridge; AAP says claim misleading

05 July 2024, 19:16 IST

AAP questions BJP's 'silence' on tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is alleged to have cut 1,100 trees without due permission.

04 July 2024, 11:49 IST

AAP questions BJP's 'silence' on tree felling in Delhi's Ridge area

04 July 2024, 11:49 IST

Delhi HC judge to inspect Central, Southern Ridge to assess extent of afforestation, tree-felling

The high court has been dealing with several issues pertaining to the preservation of the Ridge and instances of unauthorised tree felling in the national capital.

02 July 2024, 10:25 IST

Delhi HC judge to inspect Central, Southern Ridge to assess extent of afforestation, tree-felling

02 July 2024, 10:25 IST