Archive · 19 May 2025
SC Panel Approves Vasant Kunj Housing with Tree Protection
Imagine a builder wants to build houses in a place in Delhi that has a special ridge, like a small hill.
A special committee said yes, but only if they protect all the existing trees.
The builder also has to plant more trees to make a green fence and along the roads.
Some people were worried because it's a sensitive area, but the committee said it was okay with special rules.
They checked the land and saw trees and houses already there.
The builder got permission from other groups before this.
Now, the project needs final approval from a higher court.
CEC approved group housing project in Vasant Kunj, Delhi.
The project is on the morphological ridge of Delhi.
The developer must protect all 23 existing trees on site.
Developer required to plant 250 indigenous trees for green fencing.
Final approval from the Supreme Court is still needed.
- Who
- CEC and a private builder
- What
- Approval of a group housing project with conditions on tree protection and planting.
- When
- May 14th (report date)
- Where
- Vasant Kunj, Delhi
- Why
- To allow the construction of a group housing project while preserving the environment.
Objector's View
Committee's View
Construction on Morphological Ridge
Objector's View
Construction should be prohibited because the land falls within the morphological ridge area.
Committee's View
Construction can be permitted with strict regulations.
- Project Location
- Vasant Kunj, Delhi
- Land Area on Ridge
- 4,553 square meters
- Existing Trees
- 23
- Trees for Green Fencing
- 250
- Trees for Internal Roads
- 250