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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
‘Fake permission': Delhi forest dept to Supreme Court on tree felling in Ridge area; forged document used for Vasant Kunj housing project
NEW DELHI: The Delhi forest department has informed the Supreme Court that a 'fake permission' was fraudulently issued in the name of the deputy conservator of forests, allowing tree felling in the ecologically sensitive Ridge area of Vasant Kunj for a housing project. The disclosure came in an affidavit submitted in response to a petition filed by environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari. The plea alleges that the land falls within a morphological ridge protected under the Supreme Court's May 9, 1996 order, which mandates prior permission for any tree felling or land diversion. "It is pertinent to mention that it had come to the attention of the answering respondent that a fake permission was issued for tree felling in the name of the office of the deputy conservator of forests/tree officer West Forest Division, which was found issued to Rakesh Kumar Sharma...," the affidavit stated. The affidavit, filed by the deputy conservator of forests (West Division), said a letter was written on December 13 to the Station House Officer of Vasant Kunj Police Station, seeking registration of an FIR over the alleged forgery. According to the forest department, the assistant sub-inspector handling the FIR later responded that the forged document was illegible, the location could not be traced, and the accused Rakesh Kumar Sharma denied any wrongdoing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casa Maquista chefs explore turmeric's essence in Macanese cuisine. MGTO Undo "The assistant sub-inspector has requested an original copy of the forged permission to process the matter further; otherwise, the complaint shall be closed. It is pertinent to mention that the same issue is sought by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC)... and the intimation of the same has already been sent on March 3, 2025," the affidavit added. The forest officer also informed the court that on March 13, 2025, he replied to the SHO, stating that the copy of the alleged forged permission shared earlier was the only one available with the department. The petition further alleges that despite no court approval, construction activities were carried out on the disputed land for residential buildings. The petitioner claimed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had sanctioned the building plans and that 'officials of the Forest Department, GNCTD and the Ridge Management Board took no action to prevent the said activity or stop the same.' The Ridge area in Delhi, known for its ecological significance, is divided into five zones: Northern Ridge, Central Ridge, South Central Ridge, Southern Ridge, and Nanakpura South Central Ridge. The Supreme Court and other authorities have issued multiple orders for its protection over the years. On May 7, the apex court issued a show-cause notice to relevant authorities, questioning why contempt proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, should not be initiated for the alleged violation of its 1996 order. The matter is scheduled to be heard on July 21 by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant.
New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Bomb threats to Hyderabad airports turn out to be hoax
HYDERABAD: Panic ensued on Wednesday after Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) and Begumpet Airport received emails containing bomb threats. However, following comprehensive inspections by bomb squad units, these threats were confirmed to be hoaxes. RGIA police told TNIE that GMR officials received the threat mail in the morning and alerted security personnel. A bomb squad and fire services were deployed, and a full sweep of the premises was carried out. Sources said the email was sent to the airport's customer care email ID, and all measures were taken in line with SOP. A similar threat was received at Begumpet airport, which is primarily used for VIP movements. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, General Manager (Security Operations), GMR, lodged a complaint with the RGIA police after a bomb threat email was received by the airport's customer support team at 6.39 am on Wednesday. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under Sections 351(4), 353(2) of the BNS and 66D of the IT Act.
