BMC files complaint over illegal cutting of six tree branches in Dadar

Kiran Dighavkar, assistant municipal commissioner of BMC’s G North ward which covers Dadar, stated that BMC has received various complaints regarding illegal cutting of branches of trees which are situated at footpaths near Atul hotel and Amigo hotel.

Published on: Aug 28, 2021, 24:12:31 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday filed a complaint with Shivaji Park police station in Dadar over alleged illegal cutting of branches of six trees at a footpath on SVS Road at Dadar. BMC in the complaint said the branches might have been cut to clear visibility of the hoarding in the area.

BMC headquarters in Mumbai. (Photo for presentation) (HT FILE)

The letter written by Kiran Dighavkar, assistant municipal commissioner of BMC’s G North ward which covers Dadar, stated that BMC has received various complaints regarding illegal cutting of branches of trees which are situated at footpaths near Atul hotel and Amigo hotel.

“These branches might have been cut for clearing the visibility of advertisement hoardings nearby. You are therefore requested to check CCTV footage from nearby cameras and investigate the matter to initiate action against the culprits under Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975 and inform the office accordingly,” read the letter addressed to senior police inspector at Shivaji Park police station.

Dighavkar told HT, “Our staff has inspected the site and it seems that these branches might have been cut to clear visibility of advertisement hoardings. Simultaneously, we have also issued show-cause notice to the advertisement agency seeking their response on the same. We will wait for the police to investigate the matter.”

Meanwhile, earlier in February a similar incident was reported in Malabar Hill area of south Mumbai, following which licences of two advertisement agencies was cancelled.

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Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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