Dynamite News Don't cut anymore trees, says SC on Mumbai's Aarey
The Supreme Court on Monday restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees in Mumbai's Aarey to set up a Metro car shed.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees in Mumbai's Aarey to set up a Metro car shed.
A special bench comprising justices Arun Mishra and Ashok Bhushan said it will have to examine the entire thing and posted the matter for hearing on October 21 before its forest bench.
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"Don't cut anything now," the bench said.
Supreme Court asks Maharashtra Government to not cut more trees at #Aarey Colony. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for Maharashtra Government assures the bench that henceforth no trees will be cut. pic.twitter.com/oLSzCZsXcY
— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2019
The felling of trees is being opposed by green activists and local residents.
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The apex court decided on Sunday to register as PIL a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi by law student Rishav Ranjan seeking a stay on the cutting of trees.
A notice was posted on the Supreme Court website about holding the urgent hearing. (PTI)