Delhi High Court Halts Government's Tree Pruning Exemption
No permission needed to prune trees? Delhi HC stops govt move
The Indian Express
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The Delhi High Court has stayed a government notification allowing tree pruning without prior permission, reversing a previous exemption. The court emphasized the notification contradicts its prior ruling from May 2023, which mandated adherence to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act. The case will be reviewed again on July 20.
- 01Delhi High Court has stayed a government notification on tree pruning.
- 02The court's decision reinforces its earlier ruling from May 2023.
- 03The Delhi Preservation of Trees Act requires permission for tree pruning.
- 04The government had previously allowed pruning without permission for certain trees.
- 05The next hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 20.
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On May 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court stayed a notification from the Delhi government that allowed tree pruning without prior permission, which contradicted a previous ruling from May 2023. Justice Jasmeet Singh highlighted that the new notification undermines the court's earlier judgment, which is binding on the authorities. The Delhi Preservation of Trees (DPT) Act, 1994 mandates that anyone wishing to cut or remove a tree must seek permission from the Tree Officer. In 2019, guidelines were issued permitting pruning of trees with a girth of up to 15.7 cm without prior approval. However, the High Court annulled these guidelines in 2023, stating that all tree pruning must comply with the DPT Act. The recent notification aimed to reinstate the earlier exemption but was halted by the court. The next hearing is set for July 20.
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This ruling reinforces the need for permission before tree pruning, ensuring better protection for trees in Delhi. It affects residents and agencies involved in tree maintenance.
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