HC allows cutting of 21,022 trees for transmission lines in Maharashtra’s Palghar

Bombay high court allowed cutting of 21,022 trees for MSETCL transmission lines in Palghar.

The project involves 132-KV DC lines from Dahanu sub-station to Suryanagar, Kavdas, and Jawhar.

MSETCL deposited ₹30.80 crore for compensatory afforestation over 191 hectares in Solapur.

Court cited public purpose and infrastructure need but noted past poor mangrove re-plantation.

Permission was granted based on assurances that mangrove and compensatory afforestation will be implemented.