SC Issues Notice to Centre on Illegal Tree Felling in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab

CJI BR Gavai slammed Centre on illegal felling of trees as a key reason for such disasters. "We have seen unprecedented landslides and floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. From the media reports it is noticed that in the flood a huge number of wood was flowing along. Prima facie it appears that there has been illegal felling of trees. Thus issue notice to respondents. Returnable in two weeks. Liberty to serve central agencies. NHAI is a party.", said chief Justice