Hundreds of trees illegally felled in Nerul eco-sensitive zone, sparking outrage
Hindustan TimesNavi Mumbai: Hundreds of trees, including native species such as banyan, tamarind, and miswak, have been illegally felled in an eco-sensitive zone along Palm Beach Road in Nerul, violating environmental regulations. Former corporator Netra Shirke condemned CIDCO’s actions, stating, “ Navi Mumbai is known as the ‘Flamingo City,’ yet CIDCO prioritises commercial interests over ecological preservation. Calls for accountability Advocate Siddh Vidya criticised CIDCO’s negligence, stating, “CIDCO refuses to acknowledge wetlands and mangroves, repeatedly granting development permissions in clear violation of environmental laws and court rulings.” Meanwhile, Forest Minister Naik assured swift action, declaring, “Such reckless destruction of the environment will not be tolerated. I have instructed CIDCO to draft a proposal to transfer the land to the forest department.” Despite repeated attempts, neither CIDCO nor Today Royal Developers responded to queries before the time of publication.
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