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Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the courts jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on Monday directed it to pay Rs 10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission.

The apex court modified its 2019 order restraining the authorities from felling any more trees in Aarey for the purpose of a metro car shed.

The felling of trees in Aarey colony has been opposed by green activists and residents

The felling of trees in the colony has been opposed by environmentalists and residents

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala took note that there was a need to fell 84 trees

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) that there was a need to fell 84 trees

The law officer said let the tree felling committee decide on the request of MMRCL on cutting of the tree and the decision would be dependent on the order of this court. Supreme Court to Hear Mumbais Aarey Colony Tree Felling Matter on November 24.

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Hima Kohli and JB Pardiwala said that the court will hear pleas filed by the MMRCL and those who opposed the felling of trees.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) had on August 5 this year told the apex court that no trees have been cut in Aarey colony since October 2019.

As prayed for, let this matter be not deleted from the notified date, says the top court