Current Summary
The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging tree felling for the Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala road project, according to a Times of India report published July 22. Separately, the Uttarakhand High Court sought replies from the Centre and state government on a plea against the felling of 7,000 trees, according to a further Times of India report published July 23. A Better India report published July 24 states Dehradun residents have halted the felling of 4,369 trees tied to a Rs 743-crore project, though it is unclear whether this refers to the same HC case or a separate dispute. The specific grounds of both petitions, the exact project or projects involved, and the current construction status have not been fully detailed. Confirmation from the state PWD, Forest Department, or High Court registry would be needed to establish further details.
What We Know
- The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against tree felling for the Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala road project, according to a Times of India report published July 22.
- Uttarakhand High Court has sought Centre and state government replies on a plea against felling of 7,000 trees.
- It is unclear whether this High Court plea concerns the same road project the Supreme Court previously ruled on.
- Dehradun residents have halted felling of 4,369 trees tied to a Rs 743-crore project, per Better India, July 24.
What Is Still Unclear
- The specific grounds of the rejected petition, the number of trees involved, and the current status of the road project have not been detailed in the available signal.
What Changed
- 24 Jul, 01:41 pmDehradun residents have halted the felling of 4,369 trees linked to a Rs 743-crore infrastructure project, according to a Better India report published July 24. It remains unclear whether this matches the 7,000-tree case before the Uttarakhand High Court or is a separate dispute.
- 23 Jul, 06:01 pmThe Uttarakhand High Court has sought replies from the Centre and state government on a separate plea against the felling of 7,000 trees, according to a Times of India report published July 23. It remains unclear whether this plea concerns the same Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala road project or a distinct infrastructure project.
- 23 Jul, 11:30 amSignal detected: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Tree Felling for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala Road