Karnataka HC nod for axing 1,334 trees for Namma Metro Phase 2B
BENGALURU: While directing Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to retain 26 trees and translocate 160 trees, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday permitted the felling of 1,334 trees for the Metro project between Kasturinagar and Kempapura on Outer Ring Road, for Phase 2B, Package 1.
Before passing the order as per Section 8(3) of the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, the Tree Officer and DCF, BBMP issued public notice and received 239 suggestions/objections. It also considered the report submitted by the Technical Experts Committee (TEC), after field inspection.
