(a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of trees have been felled at Red Fort recently ;
(b) if so, the details thereof ; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard ?
(a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of trees have been felled at Red Fort recently ;
(b) if so, the details thereof ; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) As per the enquiry made by the Forest Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Seven (7) trees have been found felled and Sixteen (16) trees have been found lopped within the premises of the Red Fort, Delhi.
(c) Action has been initiated under the provisions of Delhi Preservation of Tree Act, 1994.