Ahmedabad: It has been alleged that around 12.15 am on Monday night, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) garden department carried out illegal tree trimming. A complaint claimed that branches and even full trees blocking the visibility of advertisement boards mounted on streetlight poles along Gujarat University Road were cut.
Complaint Details
Advocate Atik Saiyed said, “Trees were unlawfully cut and extensively trimmed on Gujarat University Road. This was done without prior approval or any environmental justification, purely for the financial gain of a private agency. Officials of the garden department and contractors misused their powers and colluded with the advertising agency to remove trees. We demand a probe against the garden department’s principal director and cancellation of the agency’s licence.”
Environmental Concerns
The incident has raised serious environmental concerns among residents and activists. The arbitrary removal of trees, especially during nighttime, has been criticized as a blatant violation of environmental norms. The complainant emphasized that no environmental impact assessment was conducted before the trimming, and the action was solely aimed at benefiting the advertising agency financially.
Demand for Action
Saiyed has called for a thorough investigation into the matter, specifically targeting the principal director of the garden department. He also demanded the immediate cancellation of the advertising agency’s license. The complaint highlights the alleged collusion between municipal officials and private contractors, urging the authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
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