The Udupi district administration in Karnataka, India, has initiated a departmental investigation into the unauthorized chopping of several fruit-yielding trees in a district office complex. Two outsourced employees have been dismissed, and the member-secretary of the District Office Complex Core Committee is under scrutiny for failing to inform authorities.

• 01Investigation launched against the member-secretary of the District Office Complex Core Committee.
• 02Two outsourced employees dismissed for their involvement in the tree chopping.
• 03Incident occurred without prior notice to the district administration.
• 04The action follows reports of the tree chopping published on April 28.
• 05The administration emphasizes the importance of adhering to environmental regulations.

This investigation highlights the need for proper environmental management and adherence to regulations regarding public land use in Udupi.