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.
The hearings by lake groups were postponed, but this year, the hearings resumed and citizens have sought definite clarification from the court on being able to revive MoUs with non-corporate entities.