Section 8 of THE KARNATAKA PRESERVATION OF TREES ACT, 1976 prohibits cutting of trees. Under Section 22 of the Act 3 months imprisonment is provided under the act of the offence. complaint to District Forest officer who is competent authority under the Act. He can take preventive measures
New neighbor wants to cut a rainforest tree in front of his house
New owner of house in front of my residence wants to cut the rainforest tree, which is a habitat for birds and also provides residents cooling and fresh air. The new owner has the intention to build 10 single bed room houses for rental purposes. The site is only 30x 40 sq ft. I fear the increased traffic in front of house and the removal of the rainforest tree will disturb tranquility in our area. This place is in Koramangala 6th block, Bangalore. How do I proceed to thwart their intentions?
Asked 2 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Christian
9 Answers
Dear Sir,
You may approach concerned Forest Authority and also you may file a PIL before Hon’ble High Court.
Thanks. The intention of the new owner (opposte to my house) is to build 10 single bedrrom houses in a 30x40 sq ft site. I feel such a commercial move will spoil the peace and tranquility of the residents of koramangala 17F-3 Main, 6th block. Obviousy, he is going to flout civic guidelines for construction to achieve his goal. How can I stop this?.
Asked 2 years ago
Prior permission of tree officer BBMP is necessary to cut down trees
complain to BBMP if he tries to cut down tree
Obtain copy of sanctioned plans
if in authorised construction is being carried out complain to authorities
if no action is taken by BBMP file RTI application as to what action has been taken on your complaint
At present permission has to be sought for felling of trees and the penalty of feeling tress without permission ranges from state to state with monetary fine up to Rs 5000 and imprisonment up to six months. There have been instances where people were penalized for cutting trees on their private land.
Tree felling in Karnataka is covered under the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act 1976. The act explicitly mentions that no person can fell any tree, or cause any tree to be felled in any land, whether in their ownership or occupancy or otherwise, except with the previous permission of the Tree Officer.
You can give a complaint about his intention to fell tree to the authorities concerned
Since other people are also affected due to the proposed commercial activities by the neighbor, you all may join together and give combined complaint against the person who is trying to disturb your peace living before the local civic body, if the civic body fails to take action you all can file a mandatory injunction suit against the neighbor for his proposal to construct 10 single rooms for commercial purpose in the residential area without the approval or permission from the competent authority .
Dear sir / Ma'am,
The best would be to immediately inform your district forest authority about this since they are the competent authority to take any preventive measure. Also if this does not work you can approach the High court filing a PIL.
Thank You.
File a complaint to corporation and tree authority of India for strict action
- As per Section 8 (1) of the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, for cutting any tree a permission is required from the BBMP’s Tree Officer, whether the tree is on the land of a private person or a government land.
- Hence, you can lodge your compliant against the said neighbour before the BBMP tree officer.
