Supreme Court orders ‘no further felling of trees’ in 400 acres of forest near Hyderabad

03 Apr 2025, 07:47 by KalingaTV Bureau · KalingaTV

New Delhi: In the latest development in the felling trees in Hyderabad the Supreme Court ordered no further felling of trees in 400 acres of forest land in Kancha Gachibowli Forest (KGF) in Telangana.

The matter was mentioned before the Supreme Court, and the court directed the Registrar (Judicial) of Telangana High Court’s Registrar to forthwith visit the site and submit an interim report by 3:30 pm today.

Supreme Court said, “we direct the Chief Secretary of Telangana to ensure that until further order is passed by this court no further felling of trees be permitted in the Kancha Gachibowli forest.” Supreme Court to hear detailed case today at 3:45 pm. Supreme Court clarified that it has not stayed the proceedings before the High Court.

In a major step and despite of several protests, the Telangana government had cleared almost 400 acres of forest in Kancha Gachibowli village. Protests were held by the students of University of Hyderabad.

According to reports, the area is situated in Rangareddy district. The Telangana government plans to auction 400 acres in Kancha Gachibowli. The State has has estimated a revenue of around Rs 10,000 to 15,000 crore from the auction. There are plans to develop the area into world-class IT parks and improved urban living spaces.

The case of felling trees in Hyderabad and the destruction of the ecosystem of the area has been scheduled for hearing in the High Court on April 7, said reports. The destruction of the Kancha Gachibowli Forest (KGF) is likely to increase temperature of the area by 1 to 4 degrees Celsius. The bio diversity in the are shall also face a major setback, said reports.

Cyberabad police detained over 50 students for protesting against the State. Reports say that over 455 species of flora and fauna, including various herbs, shrubs, and wildlife species will be destroyed.

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