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Out of the 67 trees proposed to be felled for construction of the flyover, the Palike removed nine trees on December 1. The rest of the trees standing in the project area were also to be chopped on the same day. However, a special order issued by the Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCF), BBMP, brought the work to a screeching halt.
In response to an RTI application filed in April regarding a huge area on the campus cordoned off by solid metal fencing, the public information officer of the institute stated that while a UG complex is scheduled to be constructed in the fenced area, no trees are planned to be cut for the project. Another RTI was filed in July this year regarding information on plans to construct new buildings and the renovation/modification of existing buildings on the campus.
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) had sought permission for the clearance of a few trees standing in the MG Railway Colony area for the construction of railway quarters a couple of months ago. A public notice regarding the same was put up by BBMP, following which a field forest officer conducted a spot inspection.
They said the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is undoubtedly a significant step towards improving the city’s transport infrastructure but it is crucial to strike a balance between development and environmental conservation.