Archive · 20 Jan 2026
NGT Forms Panel on Illegal Tree Felling in Madhya Pradesh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a special team to look into a serious problem in Madhya Pradesh.
Someone reported that over 1,242 trees, including valuable ones like teak, were cut down illegally.
The NGT believes this caused a big loss of over Rs 2.4 crore to the state.
They have asked many important people, like the state's top forest officer, to investigate and report back.
The NGT also wants to know what action will be taken against those responsible for this illegal activity.
The next meeting about this issue will happen on April 20.
NGT forms panel to investigate alleged illegal felling of 1,242 trees in Narmadapuram forest division, Madhya Pradesh.
Estimated loss to state exchequer from illegal tree felling is over Rs 2.4 crore.
NGT directs state's top forest officer to submit a report on action taken against responsible officers.
Joint committee formed to visit the site and submit a factual report within four weeks.
Next hearing on the matter scheduled for April 20.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT), Madhya Pradesh authorities, forest officers
- What
- Alleged illegal felling of 1,242 trees in Narmadapuram forest division
- When
- NGT order issued on January 17, next hearing on April 20
- Where
- Narmadapuram forest division, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate the alleged illegal tree felling and hold responsible officers accountable
- Number of Trees Allegedly Cut
- 1,242
- Estimated Loss to State Exchequer
- Rs 2.4 crore
- Date of NGT Order
- January 17
- Next Hearing Date
- April 20
- Respondents
- State of MP, MP Pollution Control Board, Narmadapuram authorities, forest officers
