Clearing of trees; Objections invited

The officials of Forest Department and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) conducted a joint Mahajar from Kilometre 180.680 to 181.520 on NH-766 in Nanjangud limit between Kasaba hobli and Muddanahalli village for road widening and to cut trees for road widening. They have identified 98 — 44 trees of various types on the left side and 54 trees on the right side of the road near Muddanahalli — for felling. As per Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976, Sec.8(3)(7), it is required to seek public opinion to cut more than 50 trees. Hence, a meeting has been called near Santana Ganapati Temple in Sinduvallipura village on Nanjangud-Ooty Road on Dec. 10 at 11.30 am. Objections can be submitted personally at the meeting or to the office of the Range Forest Officer (RFO), near Hullahalli Circle, Nanjangud. Objections can also be sent through e-mail to: nanjangudrange@gmail.com