Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Delhi HC Issues New Directives on Tree Felling and Transplant
The Delhi High Court has made new rules about cutting down and moving trees.
The court wants to make sure that when trees are cut or moved, it's done in a way that helps keep the environment healthy.
This means the people in charge must be part of the planning, and any new trees planted must be big enough to survive.
People who want to cut down trees have to promise to take care of new trees for five years.
The goal is to balance development with protecting the trees and air quality in the city.
Delhi High Court issued new directions for tree felling and transplantation in Delhi.
The court emphasized citizens' right to a clean and pollution-free environment.
Tree officers must now be involved in the planning stages of projects affecting trees.
Compensatory plantation mandates trees be at least 6 feet tall with a 5-year nursery life.
Applicants must file an affidavit agreeing to care for the planted trees for five years.
- Who
- Delhi High Court
- What
- Delhi High Court issued new directions for tree felling and transplantation.
- When
- The directions were issued recently, and built upon previous orders from April 2022.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To ensure effective implementation of the standard operating procedure on tree felling/transplantation, and protect citizens' rights to a clean environment.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Focus
- Tree felling/transplantation
- Key Directive
- Involvement of Tree Officer in planning stage
- Compensatory Plantation
- Trees must be 6ft tall, 5 year nursery life
- Applicant Requirement
- Affidavit to care for planted trees for 5 years