The Supreme Court is set to hear on October 27 a fresh plea filed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seeking permission to fell more trees for the ongoing Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. The civic body has assured that the felling will be carried out subject to compensatory afforestation, according to a PTI report.

Earlier, on August 14, the apex court had allowed the BMC’s Tree Authority to cut 95 trees for the project’s development. The new plea seeks approval to remove additional trees to expedite the first phase of construction. Read Also MMRDA To Cut 320 Trees, Replant 386 For Eastern Freeway Expansion Between Thane & Ghatkopar

CJI-Led Bench To Hear The Matter After Diwali Break

As per the Supreme Court’s official website, a bench comprising Chief Justice

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