Civil Court confirms final hearing on December 12 in tree felling case
Civil Court confirms final hearing on December 12 in tree felling case
By: Pune Pulse
November 28, 2023
Pune: The civil court in Pune is expected to pass an order on December 12 regarding a petition filed by environmental activists concerning the municipal commissioner’s conflicting role in the approval of tree cutting.
As per the information provided, on Monday, Ameet Singh, Hema Chari, Rupesh Kesekar, and other activists presented their plea. The lawyer representing the PMC argued that the civil court was not the appropriate platform for the matter. However, it falls under the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The activists have submitted a counterargument.
As per the information received, the court scheduled the case for a final decision on December 12. In addition to other concerns. The activists have raised doubts about the legality of the tree-felling approval granted by the civic chief, given his association with departments that require such approvals.
