उपराज्यपाल, दिल्ली

An impression is being created in certain sections of media that permissions for tree cutting in case of redevelopment of government colonies have been granted directly by Hon’ble Lt. Governor, despite objections of Hon’ble Minister (Environment) of GNCTD – Shri Imran Hussain.

In this regard, it is clarified that the proposals for cutting of trees (in case the area is more than one hectare) are put up to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor only on the basis of recommendations of the Hon’ble Minister (Environment).

In the cases of tree cutting of redevelopment of Nauroji Nagar and Netaji Nagar, the proposals for felling of trees were duly endorsed by the Hon’ble Minister (Environment) and Hon’ble Lt. Governor had only concurred with the proposals.

Thus, it is incorrect to say that while approving the proposals, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor had ignored the objections raised by the Hon’ble Minister (Environment).

It is further clarified that no permission has so far been granted in case of proposals in respect of re-development of Mohammedpur, Thyagraj Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Kasturba Nagar and Srinivaspuri colonies.