Indiscriminate axing of trees in Mohali leaves residents fuming
Tribune News Service
Mohali, December 9
Residents have criticised indiscriminate cutting of trees at Primary Health Centre, Phase 3B1, for upgrading facilities. Residents in various parts of the city have been repeatedly pointing out pruning drives being carried out in the city.
Devinder Singh, former Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, and former MLA, Kharar, has written to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to take cognizance of the callousness of the Health Department towards trees.
“The green cover of the satellite town is being mercilessly destroyed without any rationale. Unfortunately, old trees are being cut in broad daylight without any tangible justification. These trees are almost over 34 years old and were planted during the inauguration of the PHC in 1986,” said former Deputy Sepaker. He also sought clarification from the authorities concerned regarding formal necessary approval of the Forest Department for cutting old trees. Some residents said the Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab, should intervene to stop further cutting of trees in the city.
An issue in MC elections
With MC polls round the corner, pruning has become a major issue of debate this season. Councillors often lock horns over cutting of tress in the city.