## Policy Analysis Report: Exemption for Development/Redevelopment of Vice President Enclave, Delhi from Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding an exemption from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, specifically for an area designated for the development/redevelopment of the Vice President Enclave, Delhi. The core purpose of this notification is to allow for the felling and transplantation of trees within the specified area to facilitate the project, subject to stringent conditions regarding compensatory afforestation and adherence to existing policies. Key findings highlight the obligations placed on the User Agency (Central Public Works Department PWD) regarding financial deposits, transplantation, compensatory plantation, and ongoing maintenance.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification F.No.124WFDCOT202122 953643, issued by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi on January 14, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the document and focuses on the exemption granted from specific sections of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, for the development/redevelopment of the Vice President Enclave, Delhi.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment To:** The notification pertains to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 11 of 1994).
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the development/redevelopment of the Vice President Enclave, Delhi, by exempting a specific area from subsection 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, while ensuring environmental safeguards through compensatory afforestation and adherence to other relevant provisions.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification serves as an amendment related to construction in a protected area, specifically allowing tree removal and transplantation in order to continue with development. The amendment reflects a need to balance developmental objectives with environmental conservation. The rationale, inferred from the text, appears to be the need to proceed with the Vice President Enclave project, which necessitates the felling and transplantation of trees within the designated area. The notification aims to mitigate the environmental impact of this project by imposing strict conditions on the User Agency.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The core change introduced by this notification is the granting of an exemption from subsection 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, for an area of 6.6305 ha. (approx.) designated for the development/redevelopment of the Vice President Enclave, Delhi.
Subsection 3 of Section 9 of the Act, is not detailed within the provided text. However, it must logically refer to restrictions or requirements related to tree felling or transplantation that would normally apply. The *new* rule established by the exemption is that the User Agency (CPWD) is *not* bound by this subsection within the designated area *provided* it adheres to all the conditions laid out in the notification.
These conditions are extensive and include:
* **Financial Deposit:** The User Agency must deposit Rs. 2,25,72,000 as a security deposit for compensatory plantation and its maintenance for seven years.
* **Compensatory Plantation:** 3960 tree saplings of indigenous species must be planted at NTPC Eco Park, Badarpur, Delhi.
* **Transplantation:** 135 trees must be transplanted at the same project site, and 261 at NTPC Eco Park, Badarpur, Delhi.
* **Plantation Ratio:** A 1:10 ratio for compensatory plantation is mandated in lieu of the transplantation of 396 trees, using indigenous species with a height of 6-8 feet.
* **Timelines:** Transplantation must begin immediately after permission and be completed within six months.
* **Adherence to Policy:** The User Agency must follow all conditions outlined in the Tree Transplantation Policy 2020.
* **Reporting and Monitoring:** Detailed plantation schedules, journals, and plans for site preparation are required, and progress reports must be submitted.
**The *difference* or *effect* of this exemption, coupled with the conditions, is that the Vice President Enclave project can proceed despite the need to fell and transplant trees, but only under strict environmental safeguards and ongoing monitoring.**
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Central Public Works Department (CPWD):** As the "User Agency," they bear the responsibility for complying with all conditions outlined in the notification.
* **Department of Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of NCT of Delhi:** Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the conditions, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance.
* **Tree Officer West:** Responsible for the concerned compensatory plantation calculations and deposits.
* **NTPC Eco Park, Badarpur, Delhi:** As the location for compensatory plantation and some transplantation.
* **Residents of Delhi:** Indirectly affected by the environmental impact and mitigation efforts related to the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Public Works Department (PWD) is the primary responsible agency, with oversight from the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** Transplantation must commence immediately after permission and be completed within six months. The User Agency must submit detailed plans, schedules, and progress reports. Plantation is to be done within three months of tree removal permission.
* **Specific to Amendments:** The implementation of the exemption hinges on the CPWD’s adherence to the conditions for compensatory plantation and transplantation. Successful raising of plantation also hinges on extra site improvements.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this notification is to:
* Facilitate the timely completion of the development/redevelopment of the Vice President Enclave, Delhi.
* Mitigate the environmental impact of tree felling and transplantation through mandatory compensatory afforestation.
* Ensure the survival and growth of transplanted trees through stringent maintenance requirements.
* Maintain a balance between developmental needs and environmental preservation in Delhi.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification regarding the exemption from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, for the Vice President Enclave project represents a balancing act between developmental needs and environmental concerns. While allowing for the necessary tree felling and transplantation, the notification imposes stringent conditions on the User Agency (CPWD) to ensure compensatory afforestation and environmental protection. The significance lies in its demonstration of a framework for facilitating development projects while adhering to environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices.
Key Entities Referenced
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA: The governing body of India, mentioned in the header of the document.
DELHI: The location of publication of the gazette.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022: Date of the Delhi Gazette publication.
PAUSHA 29, 1943: The date according to the Indian national calendar, corresponding to January 19, 2022.
N. C. T. D.: Likely refers to National Capital Territory of Delhi, where the gazette is published.
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
14th January, 2022: Date of the notification.
F.No.124WFDCOT202122953643: File number of the notification.
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: A law pertaining to the preservation of trees in Delhi.
Delhi Act 11 of 1994: Formal citation of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994
Vice President Enclave, Delhi: The location of a development/redevelopment project.
Central Public Works Department PWD: The User Agency responsible for making an advance deposit for compensatory plantation.
NTPC Eco park, Badarpur, Delhi: Location for compensatory plantation and transplantation of trees.
Deputy Conservator of Forests West: Official to whom compensatory plantation details should be given
Tree Officer: An authority related to tree management and permissions.
Tree Transplantation Policy 2020: A policy document that must be followed by the User Agency
Department of Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of NCT of Delhi: The department responsible for maintaining plantation journals.
DCF West: Deputy Conservator of Forests West.
DPTA, 1994: Abbreviation for Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
Honble Minister Environment Forests, Govt. of NCT of Delhi: The minister who approved the issues
SANJEEV KHIRWAR: Principal Secretary Forests Wildlife
Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location where the document was uploaded
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher of the document
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33002/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99
भारत सरक ार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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EXTRAORDINARY
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 25] दिल्ली, बधु वार, िनवरी 19, 2022/पौष 29, 1943 [रा.रा.रा.क्ष.ेदि. स.ं 374
No. 25] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022/PAUSHA 29, 1943 [N. C. T. D. No. 374
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
वन एव ंवन्य िीव जवभाग
अजधसचू ना
दिल् ली, 14 िनवरी, 2022
F.No.124/WFD/COT/2021-22/9536-43.—दिल्ली वृक्ष संरक्षण अजधजनयम, 1994 की धारा 29 (1994 का दिल्ली
अजधजनयम 11) द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए िनजित में राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षेत्र दिल्ली सरकार, उप राष्ट्रपजत एन््लेव के
जवकास पुनर्विकास िते ु नीचे दिए गए जववरण के अनुसार 6.6305 ि्े टेयर लगभग क्षेत्रफल से उि अजधजनयम की धारा 9 की उपधारा
(3) के उपबंधो से छूट प्रिान करती ि।ै
स्ट्थान पररयोिना स्ट्थल बचाए िाने वृक्षों की संख्या उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा
पर वृक्षों की कुल वाले वृक्षों की अपेजक्षत प्रजतपूरक
प्रत्यारोपण काटे िाने योग
संख्या संख्या वृक्षारोपण (वृक्षों की
िते ु वाले
संख्या)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
382 DG/2022 (1)2 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
उप राष्ट्रपजत एन््लेव के 717 321 396 - 396 3960
जवकास/ पुनर्विकास िते ु
योग 717 321 396 - 396 3960
यि छूट जनम्नजलजित ितो के अधीन ि:ै—
1. केन्रीय लोक जनमािण जवभाग,िो दक उपभोगी संस्ट्था के रूप में संिर्भित िै, को सात वषि की अवजध के जलए पौधों के संपूणि
जवकास एव ं रिरिाव िते ु जनम्नानुसार रूपये 2,25,72,000/- (िो करोड़ पच्चीस लाि बित्तर िज़ार मात्र) की राजि अजिम रूप में िमा
करवानी िोगी।
लगाए िाने वाले अन्य प्रिासजनक व्ययों तथा
वन प्रभाग में िमा कराई
क्र.सं. प्रजतपूरक वनीकरण वृक्षारोपण का स्ट्थान पौधो की संख्या आकजस्ट्मक व्यय सजित कुल
िाए
राजि
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा 100% प्रजतपूरक
वृक्षारोपण (396 वृक्षों को प्रत्यारोपण/काटे
िाने वाले वृक्षो का िस गुना) अथाित 3960
पौधो का प्रस्ट्ताजवत प्रिाजतयााँ नीम, उप- वन संरक्षक
(क) 2,25,72,000/-
(पजिम) /वन अजधकारी
अमलतास, पीपल, जपलिन, गूलर, बरगि,
3960
अिुिन एव ं अन्य ििे ी प्रिाजतयााँ का एन. टी.
पी. सी. ईको पाकि, बिरपुर, दिल्ली में दकया
िाएगा।
उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा पररयोिना स्ट्थल से 135 वृक्षों का प्रत्यारोपण उसी पररयोिना स्ट्थल में एवं 261 वृक्षों का प्रत्यारोपण
(ि)
एन. टी. पी. सी. ईको पाकि, बिरपुर, दिल्ली में स्ट्वयं की लागत पर दकया िाएगा।
2. उपरोि 1 (क) और (ि) के अनुसार, ििे ी प्रिाजतयों के 3960 पौधो का 100% प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण और उनका सात वषो
तक रि रिाव उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा दकया िायेगा। इस वृक्षारोपण के सफलतापूविक स्ट्थापना के बाि उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा
जनगरानी की िाएगी।
3. 3960 वृक्षों के प्रत्यारोपण दकए िाने के बिले मे 1:10 के अनुपात मे स्ट्वििे ी प्रिाजतयों के 6-8 फीट की ऊाँचाई वाले पौधो का
प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण गैर-वन भूजम पर दकया िाएगा । वृक्षारोपण की अनुमजत के िारी िोने के तीन मिीने के अंिर जनधािररत
की गई भूजम पर अजतररि उपायों के साथ वृक्षारोपण स्ट्थल के अनुसार जवजिष्ट वृक्षारोपण तकनीकों के द्वारा दकया िाएगा और
अजिम सात (7) वषों के जलए रिरिाव उसके बाि उनका रिरिाव उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा अपने स्ट्वयं की लागत पर दकया
िाएगा ।
4. अनुमजत िारी िोने के तुरंत बाि वृक्षो का प्रत्यारोपण उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा िुरू दकया िाएगा और इसे छि मिीने के अंतराल
में पूणि दकया िाएगा। प्रत्यारोपण प्रदक्रया के पूणि िोने का बाि एक सम्पूणि ररपोटि संबजन्धत वृक्ष अजधकारी को प्रस्ट्तुत की
िायेगी।प्रत्यारोपण स्ट्थल मे प्रत्यारोजपत वृक्षो की िरू ी 4 मीटर (बबंि ुसे बबंि)ु से कम निीं िोनी चाजिए।
5. उपभोगी संस्ट्था के द्वारा वृक्ष प्रत्यारोपण नीजत 2020 में उजल्लजित सभी ितों का पालन दकया िाएगा।
6. यदि उपभोगी संस्ट्था सफलतापूविक प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण करने में जवफल रिती ि।ै उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा अजतररि साइट सुधार
िचों को िमा दकया िाएगा िो दक वृक्ष अजधकारी (पजिम ) द्वारा गणना के अनुसार वृक्षारोपण के जलए उपयुि बनाने के जलए
आवश्यक िो सकती ि।ै
7. िो भूजम प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण/ प्रत्यारोपण के जलया आवंरटत िै, उसका उपयोग दकसी अन्य कायो के जलए राज्य सरकार की
स्ट्वीकृजत के जबना निीं दकया िाएगा।[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
8. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा जवस्ट्तृत वृक्षारोपण अनुसूची को दिल्ली वृक्ष संरक्षण अजधजनयम, 1994 की धारा 12 के अनुपालन में वृक्ष
अजधकारी (पजिम) को प्रस्ट्तुत दकया िाएगा।
9. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षारोपण पजत्रका को वन और वन्यिीव जवभाग राष्ट्रीय रािधानी क्षेत्र दिल्ली सरकार को जनधािररत
करेंगी और इसकी एक प्रजत प्रत्येक जवत्तीय वषि के अंत में वृक्ष अजधकारी (पजिम) को प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी।
10. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को प्रत्यारोपण का कायि िुरू करने से पूवि साइट की तैयारी और वृक्षारोपण के जलए एक जवस्ट्तृत
योिना प्रस्ट्तुत दकया िाएगा।
11. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण/ प्रत्यारोपण स्ट्थल में मृिा नमी संरक्षण कायि की गजतजवजधयों को दकया िाएगा।
12. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण की आवंरटत भूजम पर ज़मीन तैयार करने के भारी उपायों का उपयोग डीसीएफ
(पजिम) द्वारा िारी दकये गए पत्र दिनांक 22.10.2021 के अनुसार दकया िायेगा अथाित 1.5 मीटर गिरी जमटटी का भराव
दकया िायेगा ।
13. वृक्षो को प्रत्यारोपण के जलए अनुमजत उनके स्ट्वयं के िोजिम पर और दकसी भी अन्य व्यजि के िावे के पक्षपात के जबना,िो वृक्षो
और भूजम पर सिी िो सकती िै,िी िा रिी िै ।
14. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को कटाई/ प्रत्यारोपण का कायि सभी वैधाजनक मंिूररयों को लेने के बाि िी िुरू दकया िाएगा।
15. उपभोगी संस्ट्था के द्वारा यि सुजनजित दकया िायेगा दक इस प्रस्ट्ताव की योिना को पररवर्तित निीं दकया िाएगा।
16. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो की कटाई/प्रत्यारोपण की प्रगजत ररपोटि सबं ंजधत जनरीक्षण अजधकारी के माध्यम से वृक्ष अजधकारी को
प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी।
17. यदि दकसी वृक्ष में पजक्षयों का घोंसला पाया िाता ि ैतो उसे तब तक निीं काटा िाएगा िब तक दक पक्षी उसे छोड़ न िें।
18. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा 396 वृक्षो के अलावा दकसी भी वृक्ष की कटाई/प्रत्यारोपण दिल्ली वृक्ष संरक्षण अजधजनयम, 1994 के
अन्तगित एक अपराध िोगा।
19. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को िटाए िाने के उपरान्त प्राप्त लकजड़यों की नीलामी की िाएगी और उससे प्राप्त धनराजि को
सरकार के िाते मे रािस्ट्व के रूप में िमा की िाएगी।
20. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षों के ऊपरी िािाओं को काटे िाने के उपरान्त प्राप्त लकजड़यों को मुफ्त में जनकटतम सावििजनक
िविािों में प्रयोग िते ु सौपी िाएगी और इसकी सूचना वृक्ष अजधकारी(पजिम) को भी िी िाएगी।
21. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को िटाए िाने के स्ट्थल से लकजड़यों को ले िाने से पूव ि वृक्ष अजधकारी (पजिम ) से ढुलाई अनुमजत
प्राप्त करनी िोगी।
22. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो की प्रत्यारोपण/ कटाई और उसमें पैिा िोने वाली वन उपि को सावििजनक श्मिान मे 90 दिनों के
अंिर पूरा दकया िाएगा।
23. उपभोगी संस्ट्था के द्वारापयािवरण मंिूरी में और अन्य मंिूरी में उजल्लजित सभी ितोंितों,यदि कोई िो,का जनष्ठापूविक पालन
दकया िाएगा।
यि माननीय पयािवरण एवं वन मंत्री राष्ट्रीयरािधानी क्षेत्र दिल्ली सरकार के पूवि अनुमोिन से िारी दकया िाता ि।ै
संिीव जिरवार, प्रधान सजचव ¼वन एवं वन्य िीव)
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 14th January, 2022
F.No.124/WFD/COT/2021-22/ 9536-43.—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 29 of the Delhi
Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 11 of 1994), the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby,
in public interest exempts an area of 6.6305 ha. approx. as detailed below for development/ redevelopment of Vice
President Enclave, Delhi, from the provision of sub-section (3) of section 9 of the said Act.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
Location Total Number Number of trees Compensatory
number of trees Plantation by
(recommended for)
of trees to be User Agency
at the saved Transplantation Felling Total (Number of
project trees)
site
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Development/ 717 321 396 - 396 3960
Redevelopment of
Vice President
Enclave
Total 717 321 396 - 396 3960
The said exemption is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. Central Public Works Department (PWD), herein referred to as User Agency, shall make an advance deposit of
an amount of Rs.2,25,72,000 /- (Rs. Two Crore Twenty Five Lakh and Seventy Two Thousand Only) towards
security deposit for creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for a period of Seven years as
follows,
S.N. Location of Compensatory plantation. Number of Total Amount including To be Deposited
saplings to other Administrative with Forest
be planted expenses and contingency Division.
charges (in Rs.).
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 100% Compensatory Plantation ten times Deputy
the number of trees permitted for Conservator of
transplantation of 396 nos. of trees i.e Forests (West)/
3960 number of tree saplings proposed to 3960 2,25,72,000 /-
Tree Officer
be planted of species Neem, Amaltas,
Peepal, Pilkhan, Gular, Bargad,
Arjunalong with other native species shall
be carried out by User Agency/ CPWD at
NTPC Eco park, Badarpur, Delhi
(b) Transplantation of 135 no. of trees at same project site and 261 no. of trees at NTPC Eco Park, Badarpur,
Delhi shall be done by User Agency with their own funds.
2. 100% Compensatory Plantation of 3960 saplings of native species shall be raised and maintained by User
Agency for Seven years and monitored till its successful establishment as indicated at 1 (a) & (b) above.
3. 3960 tree saplings of indigenous species 6-8 feet height shall be planted as compensatory plantation in ratio of
1:10 on non-forest land in lieu of transplantation of 396 no. of trees. The plantation shall be done by following
site specific plantation techniques with additional measures on identified land within three months of issue of
tree removal permission and maintenance for next Seven (7) years shall be carried out there after by User
Agency with their own funds.
4. Transplantation of trees shall be initiated immediately after permission is issued and should be completed not
later than six (06) months, after which a completion report has to be submitted to the Tree Officer. The spacing
of the transplantation of trees shall not be less than 4 meter (point to point) at transplantation site.
5. All the conditions mentioned in Tree Transplantation Policy 2020 shall be followed scrupulously by User
Agency.
6. If the User Agency fails to successfully raise compensatory plantation. The User Agency shall also deposit
extra site improvement expenses which may be required to make the site suitable for plantation as calculated
by Tree Officer concerned (as deposits).
7. The land over which compensatory plantation/ Tree transplantation raised shall not be utilized for other
purpose without the approval of the State Government.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
8. Detailed plantation schedule shall have to be submitted by User Agency in compliance with Section 12 of
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 before initiating transplantation.
9. User Agency shall maintain plantation journals as prescribed by Department of Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of
NCT of Delhi and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the Tree Officer (West) at the end of every
financial year.
10. User Agency shall submit a detailed plan for site preparation and plantation before initiating transplantation.
11. The User agency shall implement the improved soil moisture conservation activities on compensatory
plantation site.
12. The User Agency shall implement heavy ground preparation measures i.e. filling of good earth of depth 1.5
mtr only after these measures are carried out the land shall be considered for raising Compensatory Plantation
as communicated vide letter dated 22.10.2021 issued by DCF (West).
13. Permission for transplantation of 396 trees is being granted at their own risk and without prejudice to the claim
(s) of any other person/s who may be having any rights(s) over the land or the trees.
14. Before the removal of trees from the site is commenced all requisite statutory clearances shall necessarily be
obtained by the User Agency.
15. The User Agency shall ensure that the plan of this proposal shall not be changed.
16. The progress report of transplantation shall be submitted through inspection officer concerned along with
complete details of trees.
17. If any tree is found to have nest of birds it should not be felled/ transplant till the same is abandoned by the
birds.
18. Transplantation of any tree apart from 396 trees by User Agency shall constitute an offence under Delhi
Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994.
19. The timber obtained from removal of trees shall be auctioned and proceeds shall be deposited as revenue to the
Government account by the User Agency.
20. The lops and tops of the trees shall be sent/ supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost and the same
should be reported to DCF (West) by User Agency.
21. Before shifting of timber, if any, from site of removal of trees, permission for transportation of the said wood
shall be obtained from the DCF (West) by User Agency.
22. Transplantation of trees and transportation of forest produce arising therefrom to the public crematorium shall
be completed within 90 days.
23. It should be ensured by the user agency that all the conditions mentioned in environmental clearance and other
clearances, if any obtained, shall be followed scrupulously.
This issues with prior approval of Hon’ble Minister (Environment & Forests), Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
SANJEEV KHIRWAR, Principal Secretary (Forests & Wildlife)
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