Halt RFD tree felling: CEC

In a major relief for the city's green cover, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court has stepped in to stop tree cutting along the banks of Pune's rivers.

- Indu Bhagat

The committee has directed the Maharashtra government to immediately halt any felling of trees in riparian areas until a proper ecological survey is carried out.

The move comes after repeated appeals by city-based organisations such as Jeevitnadi, Pune River Revival, Devrai Foundation, Nisargsevak and concerned citizens.