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FRO on deputation to GHMC suspended for tree felling

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FRO on deputation to GHMC suspended for tree felling

The Forest department has issued orders suspending the Forest Range Officer on deputation to GHMC, fixing on him the blame for illegal tree felling on the stretch between Hitech City and KPHB on April 30 this year. The department is reliably learnt to have recommended action against senior officials from GHMC and Cyberabad Traffic Police … Read more

SC penalises Mumbai Metro for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission

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SC penalises Mumbai Metro for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission

Metro 3 car shed construction underway in Aarey forest in Mumbai, on July 27, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the court’s jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on April 17 directed it to pay ₹10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey … Read more