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BMC Cracks Down on Housing Societies for Tree Damage
4 Aug
Summary
- Two housing societies in Mumbai face legal action for tree damage.
- One society accused of drilling holes into trees, another of excessive pruning.
- BMC enforces zero-tolerance policy against tree protection rule violations.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched legal proceedings against two housing societies in Mumbai for violating tree protection laws. These actions are part of a broader initiative by civic officials to implement a zero-tolerance policy against infractions of tree preservation rules.
In Malad East, the Sheetal Tapovan Housing Society and its developer face a non-cognisable offence for alleged damage to roadside trees. Investigations revealed drilled holes at the base of one tree, suggesting chemical injection, while a nearby tree had dried up. Separately, the Kalpataru Aura Housing Society in Ghatkopar (West) is being investigated for pruning trees beyond the scope of its approved permit.
BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakane stated that no leniency would be shown to individuals or societies found in violation of tree protection norms. He urged citizens to report any incidents of tree damage, stressing the critical role of Mumbai's trees in maintaining the city's ecological balance and reinforcing that compliance with Tree Authority regulations is mandatory.
