Question : ILLEGAL FELLING OF TREES

(a) whether the Government is aware of unabated felling of trees under the patronage of police in various parts of the country including Delhi;

(b) if so, the details in this regard for the last three years and current year, State-wise; and

(c) the measures being taken by the Government to check the same ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) No, Sir. No such cases have come to the notice of the Central Government.

(b)and(c) Does not arise.