MMRCL won't cut remaining 44 of 2,185 trees

October 07, 2019 18:09

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd says it respects Supreme Court order and no more trees will be felled at the car shed site in Aarey Colony.

"We respect the order of Supreme Court passed today. No future tree felling activity at the car shed site in Aarey Milk Colony will be undertaken," MMRCL spokesperson said on Monday evening.

However, the MMRCL said that other works, including clearing of already felled trees, will continue at the site.

The corporation's spokesperson said that following the decision of the high court on October 4, upholding permission of Tree Authority, felling of 2,185 trees was undertaken on October 4 and 5, 2019.

"As on date 2,141 trees have been felled. These will be cleared from site and subsequent construction activities will be carried out," the spokesperson said. -- ANI

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