The Telangana High Court has given an interim order halting tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderbad Central University. The Court will continue hearing pleas against deforestation on April 24.
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Meanwhile, the involved parties can file their responses. In the past, the High Court ordered to stop tree felling. Amidst public outroar and student demonstrations, the High Court extended its interim order to stop tree felling.
Despite the controversy surrounding the issue, Revanth Reddy government maintains the land belongs to the government.
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The tussle is on between students and the state government. Three PILs have already been filed against the Telangana government and the case has also reached the Supreme Court, which has taken up the matter suo moto. SC identified the destruction of greenery and wildlife.
The forest land lies in the middle of the city in the Financial District. The state government argues that it will get Rs 50,000 crore in investments and create 5 lakh jobs.
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Various NGOs and environment activists are supporting the students in their fight.