Supreme Court of India requires Central Empowered Committee's approval for tree removal in Kolkata Metro Rail project.

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that no trees can be uprooted or relocated for the Kolkata Metro Rail project near the Victoria Memorial without the Central Empowered Committee's approval. This ruling follows concerns about environmental damage tied to the project, which involves transplanting around 700 trees and promises to plant 2,370 new ones. The decision stems from a challenge to a prior Calcutta High Court ruling allowing the project's continuation.

October 23, 2024
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