Urgent Action: Gauhati HC Compels Assam Govt to Justify Heartbreaking Tree Felling for Dighalipukhuri Flyover | Northeast News
The Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to file an affidavit regarding its decision to cut down several ancient trees around Guwahati’s historic Dighalipukhuri to make way for a proposed flyover. This directive emerged during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Tuesday. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice N Unni Krishnan Nair, mandated the Assam Chief Secretary to submit the affidavit by November 11, 2024, with the next hearing set for November 13, 2024.
The PIL, initiated by journalists Mahesh Deka, Chandan Borgohain, and activist Jayanta Gogoi, represented by senior advocate Vikram Rajkhowa, seeks to halt the government’s tree-felling decision. The petitioners urged the court to form an expert panel to redesign the flyover plans, thereby preserving the historical and ecological integrity of Dighalipukhuri. They argue that cutting down these trees would not only lead to environmental degradation but also erase a crucial segment of the city’s cultural heritage and damage the Dighalipukhuri tank.
This issue has stirred public unrest, with students, artists, and concerned citizens of Guwahati protesting the proposed felling of over 27 trees for the Noonmati-RBI Point flyover project. The debate underscores the tension between developmental initiatives and conservation efforts, highlighting the community’s commitment to preserving its natural and historical landmarks.
As the court proceedings continue, the decision bears significant implications for Guwahati’s environmental and cultural landscape. The engagement and proactive stance of the local community underline the importance placed on sustainable development and heritage conservation in Assam.
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Publish Date: 2024-11-05 13:04:00
