The Court was told that construction works of administrative buildings, internal roads, service roads, guard huts, and animal holding areas were being undertaken without any administrative and financial approval in the sensitive areas of Corbett.
Though the authorities initially said that only 163 trees were cut for the purpose, reports later revealed that nearly 6,000 trees were felled.
Several inquiries were made to investigate the role of the officials and the alleged violation of laws. However, the Court noted that no serious action was taken against the erring officials.
Source: Barandbench
