In recent developments, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has written to the police to keep an eye on anyone axing the trees in the area illegally.
Moreover, the civic body has decided to file an FIR against people who are found chopping any tree without prior permission. Therefore, if a tree needs to be cut down or be pruned urgently, it will be necessary to get the permission of the Tree Authority functioning under the chairmanship of the Municipal Commissioner.
It has been observed that the greenery that surrounds us is often illegally chopped or pruned without prior permission. However, damage to the environment, especially without permission, happens to be an offence and is punishable under section 2 (c) and 3 of the Prevention of Misappropriation of Maharashtra Property Act, 1995.
In view of the situation, Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Bangar has requested the Navi Mumbai Commissioner of Police to direct the concerned police officers to register cognizable offences against those who cut down trees without permission adding that in case of any developmental needs, the civic body would assess and give permission for the cutting of trees necessary.
Moreover, the Parks Officer in charge of Circle 1 and 2 has been entrusted with the responsibility of filing these notifiable offences through the Parks Superintendent of the concerned Divisional Office Area.
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