Real Estate Company in Hot Water for Illegally Cutting Down 1000 Trees
A prominent real estate company, Shakuntalam Group, is facing trouble for allegedly cutting down over 1000 trees on a closed factory premises in Greater Noida without permission.
Real EstateEnvironmentTreesGreater NoidaShakuntalam GroupReal EstateJul 08, 2024
According to District Forest Officer (DFO) Pramod Srivastav, strong action will be taken against the company for the unauthorized felling of trees in Surajpur area. The move comes after Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Meerut, Ramesh Chandra wrote a letter to the DFO, enquiring into the matter.
An FIR was lodged by the forest department after an environment activist, Vikrant Tongad, alleged that over 1,000 trees were cut on the premises of a factory compound, previously owned by South Korean automobile maker Daewoo Motors in Surajpur. Tongad stressed that the trees were not owned by Shakuntalam Group, and the company did not have the necessary No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the forest department to cut them down.
The forest department has written back to the CCF, confirming that around 980 trees were cut from the premises without due permission. The department has also confiscated a truck loaded with timber. DFO Srivastav added that the company does not have any official document to prove its ownership of the premise.
Pradeep Chaudhary, a manager with Shakuntalam Group, claimed that the premises have been officially acquired by the firm. However, he refused to comment on the tree felling, citing that it is under investigation.
Information Shakuntalam Group is a prominent real estate company with a presence in multiple states across India. The company has developed several residential and commercial projects, and has a reputation for building sustainable and environmentally-friendly developments.
Shakuntalam Group is a leading real estate developer in India, known for its commitment to building sustainable and eco-friendly projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trees were cut down by Shakuntalam Group?
Around 1000 trees, including Neem, Peepal, Siris, and Banyan, were allegedly cut down by Shakuntalam Group.
Did Shakuntalam Group have permission to cut down the trees?
No, the company did not have the necessary No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the forest department to cut down the trees.
What action will be taken against Shakuntalam Group?
Strong action will be taken against the company, including confiscation of timber and potential legal action.
Who reported the tree felling to the authorities?
Environment activist Vikrant Tongad reported the tree felling to the authorities, which led to an FIR being lodged against Shakuntalam Group.
What is Shakuntalam Group's stance on the issue?
The company has claimed that the premises have been officially acquired by them, but has refused to comment on the tree felling, citing that it is under investigation.
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