The Court had taken exception to the felling of the trees and said that two documents placed before the Court showed LG’s involvement in the same.
It had therefore, asked Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to clarify whether directions to cut around 1,100 trees in Delhi’s ridge forest area in violation of the Court’s orders were issued by the LG.
The Court had noted that all facts related to the felling were not on record and underlined the necessity of a detailed enquiry.
During the hearing today, the Court asked Singh about the officers present during LG’s visit on February 3.
Singh said that Ashok Kumar Gupta, a member of Engineering Department, was present.
The Court then proceeded to issue notice to Gupta and asked him to file a detailed affidavit explaining what had transpired on February 3 during LG’s visit.
“Learned Senior Counsel for DDA states that on February 3, Ashok Kumar Gupta, was present. We therefore direct Ashok Kumar Gupta to file a detailed affidavit on what exactly transpired during the visit of LG on Feb 3. He may also state whether any direction was orally issued by LG. We make it clear that Ashok Kumar Gupta will file affidavit as an officer of this court. It is to be filed within 10 days,” the Court ordered.
Source: Barandbench
