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Supreme Court Orders Restoration of Deforested Land in Kancha Gachibowli

The court halts further tree felling, demands an ecological restoration plan, and warns of punitive measures against Telangana officials for non-compliance.

The students are protesting against the Telangana government's plan to auction 400 acres of forested land in the Kancha Gachibowli area for the development of IT parks.
The land has been at the centre of a controversy after the state government decided to auction it for development, triggering protests spearheaded by the students union of the neighbouring University of Hyderabad. (PTI)
Excavators being used by the Telangana Government to clear the debris of the deforestation after the Supreme Court halted the felling of trees in 400 acres of forested land in the Kancha Gachibowli area, in Hyderabad, Friday, on April 4. (PTI)
The court said a credible plan for ecological restoration of the 100-acre forest was the only acceptable course. (ANI)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has mandated the Telangana government to submit a credible plan to restore 100 acres of deforested land at Kancha Gachibowli within four weeks.
  • Further tree felling has been prohibited, and the court has directed the state's wildlife warden to take immediate steps to protect displaced wildlife.
  • The court criticized the Telangana government for bypassing environmental regulations, including the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment and reliance on self-certification for tree felling.
  • Videos and reports presented to the court revealed significant ecological damage, including disturbed wildlife habitats and the destruction of biodiversity in the area.
  • Failure to comply with the court's orders could result in temporary imprisonment for top officials, including the state's Chief Secretary.