Supreme Court Stays Tree Cutting in Kancha Gachibowli Forest, Seeks Urgent Report

The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on tree felling in the Kancha Gachibowli forest area near Hyderabad Central University.

The bench passed the order after an urgent mention by Amicus Curiae K. Paremeshwar in the TN Godavarman forest case.

The Court directed the Telangana High Court Registrar (Judicial) to conduct an immediate site inspection and submit a report. The Chief Secretary of Telangana was instructed to ensure no further tree felling until further orders.

Taking suo motu cognizance, the Court halted all developmental activities in the area. It also sought an affidavit from the Chief Secretary, warning of personal liability for non-compliance with its directives.