SC asks L-G for personal affidavit on tree felling in Delhi Ridge area

The bench posted the case for hearing on October 22

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Lieutenant Governor (L-G) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Chairperson V K Saxena to file a personal affidavit detailing actions against erring officials for allegedly illegally felling around 1,100 trees in Delhi Ridge area in February.

A bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said it wanted the L-G to fix accountability of the erring officials and take action, including disciplinary proceedings and criminal prosecution, without waiting for any judicial directions before October 22, the next date of hearing.