The Supreme Court today (20th Dec) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s 2016 ruling, barring the Noida Toll Bridge Company from collecting tolls on the DND flyway, citing sufficient recovery of costs. The delegation of toll collection was deemed unjust, with the Court criticizing financial practices and excessive toll collection since the road’s inception in 2001.
Today, On 24th June, The Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials for unauthorized tree cutting, stressing the need to protect the environment. The court plans a thorough investigation and a large tree plantation initiative in Delhi. Earlier, a contempt notice was issued to the DDA Vice-Chairman for extensive tree cutting. Next hearing scheduled for June 26.
