## Policy Analysis Report: Exemption Regarding Tree Preservation for Flyover Construction in Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Government of India notification concerning an exemption to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994. The notification grants an exemption from certain limitations within the Act to facilitate the construction of a flyover and elevated corridor project at Nand Nagri Gangan Cinema Junction of Mangal Panday Marg in New Delhi. The exemption pertains to the maximum area limit specified in Section 9 subsection 3 of the DPTA, 1994, allowing for consideration of transplantation/felling of trees within a larger 2.16-hectare area. However, the notification clearly states that this exemption *does not* constitute automatic permission for tree felling or transplantation, and a separate application process under the DPTA, 1994, and related regulations is still required.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a recent notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, based solely on the provided policy text. The notification relates to an exemption under Section 29 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994, specifically concerning the construction of a flyover project in Delhi.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification pertains to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994.
* **Core Objective(s) (as inferred from text):** The notification's primary objective is to facilitate the construction of a flyover and elevated corridor project at Nand Nagri Gangan Cinema Junction of Mangal Panday Marg in New Delhi while navigating the regulations of the DPTA, 1994. This is achieved by granting an exemption to a limitation related to the area size within which tree felling/transplantation applications can be considered. This hints at a balancing act: infrastructure development versus environmental preservation.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification represents an amendment to the DPTA's regulations in practice, in order to accommodate a project that requires impacting a larger area of trees than typically permitted under the standard limitations within the law. The underlying rationale appears to be the need to balance infrastructural development with the environmental concerns addressed by the DPTA. The text suggests that without this exemption, the flyover project's scale would conflict with the Act's area limitations for tree felling/transplantation considerations.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification introduces a specific exemption to a limitation within the DPTA 1994:
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Affected:** Section 9, subsection 3 of the DPTA, 1994, which limits the area that can be considered for tree transplantation/felling applications by the Tree Officer Central Forest Division to a maximum of one hectare.
* **New Rule/Provision:** An exemption is granted to this area limitation, allowing the Tree Officer to consider an application concerning a 2.16-hectare area for the flyover construction project. The specific geographical coordinates defining the boundaries of this exempted area are provided in Annexure A of the notification.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The exemption allows the project proponent (Executive Engineer, PWD, Flyover Project Division) to apply for tree felling/transplantation permits for a larger area than would normally be permissible under the Act, potentially streamlining the approval process for this specific infrastructure project. However, it's crucial to note that the exemption *only* pertains to the area limitation and does *not* guarantee approval for tree felling or transplantation.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Executive Engineer, PWD, Flyover Project Division:** The project proponent who benefits from the exemption as it allows their application to be considered despite exceeding the usual area limit.
* **Tree Officer Central Forest Division:** Responsible for reviewing and processing the application for tree felling/transplantation, now within the context of this exemption.
* **Environment and Forest Department:** Overseeing the implementation of the DPTA and responsible for balancing development with environmental protection.
* **Construction Companies involved in the project:** Whose work depends on approvals for tree removal/transplantation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Tree Officer Central Forest Division is the primary body responsible for implementing the DPTA in this specific context. The Environment and Forest Department, led by the Addl. Chief Secy. Environment & Forests, oversees the overall implementation.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not specify strict timelines, but implies a multi-step procedure: 1) Application by the PWD; 2) Consideration of the application by the Tree Officer Central Forest Division under the DPTA, 1994, and related regulations, *independently* of the exemption; 3) Adherence to court orders and relevant guidelines. The Tree Officer must also consider minimizing the number of affected trees.
* The application for tree felling/transplantation will be reviewed independently, meaning that the exemption does *not* guarantee approval.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this specific exemption is to expedite the approval process for the flyover construction project by removing the area limitation barrier, but *without* compromising the overall environmental protection objectives of the DPTA. The exemption is intended to allow for consideration of the project's impact on a larger scale, but the final decision on tree felling/transplantation still rests with the Tree Officer and must comply with existing regulations and judicial oversight.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification constitutes a targeted amendment to the implementation of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, to facilitate a specific infrastructure project. While the exemption removes an area-based limitation, it does not bypass the established procedures for assessing the environmental impact of tree felling/transplantation. The significance lies in the government's attempt to balance development needs with environmental protection through a conditional and limited exemption process. The affected industry needs to be aware that this exemption does not guarantee project approval.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory of India, where the policy notification is issued.
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: A law enacted in Delhi concerning the preservation of trees.
Tree Officer Central Forest Division: The official responsible for managing trees within the central forest division.
Public Works Department (PWD): Government agency responsible for public infrastructure
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi: Location near where the flyover project application originated.
Mangal Panday Marg: Road where the construction of a flyover, including an elevated corridor, is planned.
Nand Nagri Gangan Cinema Junction: A specific location at Mangal Panday Marg related to the flyover construction.
Bipul Pathak: Additional Chief Secretary, Environment and Forests, National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 25th June, 2025
F. No. 07/CFD/TC/Felling/online ID-21528/24-25/4079.— WHEREAS, an application ID no. 21528 on
DPTA e-Forest portal was received by the Tree Officer (Central Forest Division) from the Executive Engineer, PWD,
Flyover Project Division F-31, GNCTD, Opp. Gate No. 6, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, for seeking
permission under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 11 of 1994) (hereinafter referred to as DPTA,
1994) for transplantation / felling of 27 nos. of trees affected due to construction of Flyover at Nand Nagri & Gangan
Cinema Junction of Mangal Panday Marg including elevated corridor, New Delhi under Delhi Preservation of Trees
Act (DPTA), 1994 in an area of 2.16 hectare.
AND WHEREAS, the Tree Officer (Central Forest Division) after due application of mind, has sought
exemption in respect of 2.16 hectare area (as per details in Annexure A) under Section 29 of the DPTA, 1994 from
applicability of Section 9 sub-section (3) of the DPTA, 1994, in view of limitation of maximum one hectare area for
considering application of tree transplantation / felling by the Tree Officer (Central Forest Division) in Section 9 sub-
section (3) of the DPTA, 1994.
THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 29 of the DPTA, 1994, the Lt. Governor of
National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby, in public interest, exempts an area of 2.16 hectare (as per details in
Annexure-A), from the limitation of maximum one hectare area under sub-section (3) of Section 9 of the said Act for
Construction of Flyover at Nand Nagri & Gangan Cinema Junction of Mangal Panday Marg including elevated corridor,
New Delhi under Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994 with the following conditions:
1. This notification is being issued under Section 29 of the DPTA, 1994 only to exempt the 2.16 hectare area
(as per details in Annexure A) from the limitation of maximum one hectare area under sub-section (3) of Section
9 of the DPTA, 1994 for construction of Flyover at Nand Nagri & Gangan Cinema Junction of Mangal Panday
Marg including elevated corridor, New Delhi under Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994 as sought by
the Tree Officer (Central Forest Division).
2. This notification for exemption under Section 29 of the DPTA, 1994, in any case, shall not be considered as
permission for transplantation / felling of trees under the DPТА, 1994.
3. The application for transplantation / felling of tress shall be considered and scrutinized independently and
separately by the Tree Officer (Central Forest Division) under the provisions of the DPTA, 1994, the Delhi
Preservation of Trees Rules, 1996, relevant guidelines, directions issued in this regard and all relevant court
orders with due application of mind minimizing the number of affected trees to be transplanted / felled from
within the exempted area.
By Order and in the Name of the
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
BIPUL PATHAK, Addl. Chief Secy. (Environment & Forests)[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
Boundary Details of the Area Exempted U/S 29 from provision of limitation of max 1 ha area U/S 9 (3) Delhi
Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, for Construction of Flyover at Nand Nagri & Gangan Cinema Junction of
Mangal Panday Marg including Elelveted Corridor, New Delhi.
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2 725494.413 3176780.412 28° 41' 55.1147" N 77° 18' 29.2918" E
3 725931.943 3176699.663 28° 41' 52.2176" N 77° 18' 45.3459" E
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6 726312.705 3176653.154 28° 41' 50.4676" N 77° 18' 59.3339" E
7 726384.217 3176662.349 28° 41' 50.7211" N 77° 19' 01.9738" E
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14 725539.048 3176795.423 28° 41' 55.5740" N 77° 18' 30.9461" E
15 725394.04 3176814.509 28° 41' 56.2848" N 77° 18' 25.6198" E
Coordinates have been retrieved from KML file submitted in the application by the user agency using WGS-84,
UTM-43.
**Exempted area = 2.16 Hac
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