Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Uttarakhand HC seeks replies on felling 7,000 trees for road project
The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the central and state governments to respond to a petition against cutting down 7,000 trees for a road project.
The petitioner, Renu Paul, says this will harm the environment and wildlife.
The court will hear the case again after five weeks.
The project is part of the Gati Shakti Green Project, which aims to balance development and environmental protection.
Uttarakhand High Court issued notices to the Centre and state government on a PIL challenging the felling of 7,000 trees for a road project.
The petition was filed by social activist Renu Paul, who argues that the project will cause irreparable damage to the ecosystem.
The forest area is home to over 300 bird species and serves as a buffer zone for elephants.
The court directed the Centre and the state government to file their replies within three weeks.
The next hearing is scheduled after five weeks.
- Who
- Uttarakhand High Court, Centre, Uttarakhand government, Renu Paul
- What
- Felling of 7,000 trees for a road project
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To challenge the environmental impact of the road project
Environmental Concerns
Development Needs
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Felling 7,000 trees will cause irreparable damage to the fragile ecosystem, affecting wildlife habitats and water sources.
Development Needs
The road project is necessary for infrastructure development and economic growth.
Legal Compliance
Environmental Concerns
Mandatory prior approvals relating to biodiversity were not obtained before the project was initiated.
Development Needs
The project has been planned under the Gati Shakti Green Project, which aims to balance development and environmental sustainability.
- Petitioner
- Renu Paul
- Project Location
- Asharodi to Jhajhra, Dehradun
- Number of Trees
- 7,000
- Project Name
- Gati Shakti Green Project
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Next Hearing
- After five weeks