A petition concerning the environment was presented in the Supreme Court. This petition called for the conservation of the environment and historical landmarks in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) situated in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. After listening to arguments from both parties in court, it was determined that the Taj Trapezium Zone zone requires tree counting for protection.
The petition requested that the court intervene to stop illegal tree cutting in Taj Trapezium Zone and instruct relevant authorities to protect the trees. However, the Solicitor General stated during the hearing that there is no occurrence of such incident. Upon hearing both parties’ arguments, the court deemed it necessary to establish a clear system for identifying tree cutting.
In the hearing, Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati mentioned that the state forest department or a central government-recognized authority is responsible for monitoring the trees. Amicus Curiae A D N Rao suggested that the police SHO of the area where trees are cut should be held accountable for it.
The Supreme Court mentioned in the hearing that without knowing the total number of trees in the area, it will be challenging to determine if any trees are being chopped down. In order to solve this problem effectively, the first step is to take inventory of the trees in this area. The upcoming court date for this case is scheduled for November 29.
During a court session on September 14 regarding Taj Trapezium Zone, a stern statement was issued warning that failure to adhere to mandatory afforestation in the zone may result in the demolition of both the highway and residential buildings.