Bengaluru: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has barred tree-felling across the entire stretch of the proposed Hebbal short tunnel project until a case challenging the felling is disposed of.
The matter is listed for further hearing on Dec 15. The petition raised concerns over the proposed felling of 1,128 trees belonging to more than 70 species and the potential impact on Hebbal Lake, wetlands, groundwater and natural drainage. NGT’s southern zone bench in Chennai passed the order Friday on a petition filed by Mangaluru-based Aranya Parisara Mathu Havamana Badalavane Sangha (Society for Forest, Environment and Climate Change). The society had approached NGT seeking directions to prevent the felling, cutting or removal of trees for the project without requisite statutory permissions and approvals. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru