Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar informed the Supreme Court that LG VK Saxena was unaware of the need for its permission to fell trees in the Southern Ridge during his February 2 visit. This was revealed in a new affidavit amid a contempt petition against the DDA for illegal tree felling in Satbari.
Today(on 18th March),The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Jasmeet Singh, issues contempt notices to officials for illegally felling 1,000 trees near South Asian University. Violation of court orders prompts scrutiny and potential contempt charges. The situation is intensified by the rejection of DDA’s request by the Supreme Court. The case continues on 1st April.
