Illegal tree felling

  • 27/01/1998

  • Business Line (New Delhi)

SC 'axe' on erring officials: The Supreme Court, in its recent judgement regarding the felling and transportation of timber, has come down hard on erring forest officials instrumental in the illegal felling of trees.In it's order passed on January 15, the apex court has directed State governments to identify, within 45 days, the negligent forest divisions and initiate disciplinary/criminal proceedings against those found responsible.