Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Bhopal Club Noticed for Tree Felling
In Bhopal, the Bhojpur Club was noticed by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) for cutting and heavily pruning seven trees on its premises.
This happened even though the high court had ordered a ban on tree felling.
The club said they were clearing bushes, but officials think more trees were damaged.
The BMC has asked the club to explain by Monday.
Meanwhile, the Public Works Department (PWD) is using smaller machines for road work to protect trees.
The BMC says they acted quickly to address the issue.
Bhojpur Club in Bhopal noticed for alleged tree felling and pruning in violation of high court orders.
BMC and City Tree Officer issued a notice demanding an explanation by Monday.
Club claimed cutting was for clearing bushes, but officials suspect more significant damage.
Incident occurred just days after the high court banned tree felling and pruning.
PWD switched to smaller machines for road work to comply with the court's tree protection orders.
- Who
- Bhojpur Club in Arera Colony E-1, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), City Tree Officer, Public Works Department (PWD)
- What
- Notice issued to Bhojpur Club for alleged tree felling and pruning in violation of high court orders
- When
- Incident occurred last Friday; notice issued subsequently
- Where
- Arera Colony E-1, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To comply with the high court's ban on tree felling and pruning, and to take action against violations
- Location
- Arera Colony E-1, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Issuing Authority
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and City Tree Officer
- Notice Deadline
- Monday
- Incident Date
- Last Friday
- High Court Order
- Ban on tree felling and pruning
- PWD Action
- Switched to smaller machines for road work