The record
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- Members of the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee visited Hyderabad to inspect KBR National Park and its surroundings over allegations that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation violated the park's Eco Sensitive Zone while building flyovers and underpasses for the H-CITI project.
- The Committee inspected the site, met GHMC officials including Commissioner R.V.
- Karnan, and also met Forest Department officials.
- The visit reportedly followed an alert about tree felling near the park despite a Supreme Court stay on felling within the ESZ, though petitioners have clarified they did not file a complaint with the Committee.
- The matter stems from a challenge by three city residents to the 2020 ESZ notification, who say no public hearing was held before it was finalised.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the CEC's Monday meeting with the complainants
- Whether the Supreme Court's stay on tree felling within the ESZ is enforced or modified
- Any findings from the CEC's inspection and its meetings with GHMC and Forest Department officials
What changed2
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The Hindu — Telangana[1]
KBR petitioners deny making any complaint to CECThe Hindu — Telangana[2]
Supreme Court committee inspects KBR National Park, H-CITI project
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Named India · Anjan Kumar Mohanty · Anjan Mohanty · Central Empowered Committee · District Collector Hyderabad · District Forest Officer Hyderabad Division · Forest Department · Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation · High Court · Hyderabad · Jasveen Jairath · Kaajal Maheshwari · Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
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