The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has warned citizens against cutting of the trees. The civic officials further stated that they will take legal action against those involved in unauthorised tree felling.
This development came just days ahead of the Holika Dahan rituals, which will be performed on Thursday, March 13.
As part of the celebrations, a bonfire is lit to symbolise the burning of mythological character – demoness Holika – to represent the victory of good over evil.
For each offence of illegal cutting of trees, there is a provision to impose a fine of at least INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 on the person concerned. Along with that, the accused may have to face imprisonment of one week to one year.
In an official statement on Tuesday evening, March 11, the BMC also appealed to the citizens to contact the civic body or the Mumbai police or alert its toll free helpline number 1916.
“Under Section 21 of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Tree Protection and Conservation Act, 1975, it is an offence to cut down or cause to cut down any tree without the prior permission of the Tree Authority,” it added.
The Mumbai civic body then appealed that citizens should try to ensure maintaining greenery in the city. n order to ensure that Mumbai remains lush and green, every Mumbaikar must make an effort. It is the duty of all citizens to preserve and enhance the natural resources around them. Protecting trees that provide us with life-sustaining oxygen is essential.
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