Supreme Court Halts Tree Felling for Kolkata Metro Rail Project
The Supreme Court has directed that no trees be cut or transplanted for the Kolkata metro rail project near Victoria Memorial. Notices have been issued to the West Bengal government and RVNL. The order follows a plea against the Calcutta High Court's ruling,
Supreme Court halts tree felling for Kolkata Metro work near Victoria Memorial
The apex court's decision underscores the need to balance infrastructural development with environmental preservation.
Kolkata metro project: No trees to be felled or transplanted till next date of hearing, says SC
The Supreme Court has ordered that no trees be felled or transplanted for the metro rail project near Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Notices were issued to the West Bengal government and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
SC halts tree felling for Metro work near Victoria Memorial
The Supreme Court has directed that no trees be felled or transplanted for the Metro rail project in Kolkata’s eco-sensitive Maidan area. Environmentalists see this as a major shot in the arm.
May continue with Joka Metro work but do not cut or transplant any tree: Apex court
Kolkata: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that no trees would be felled or transplanted on the Maidan for the ongoing Metro Rail project. The court has, however, allowed Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to continue work without felling any more trees.
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