Forest Department registers case against school for chopping branches of trees
The Karnataka Forest Department has registered a non-cognisable offence case against the manager and principal of Auro Mirra International Public School in Halasuru for allegedly chopping branches of Gulmohar and Peepal trees without obtaining prior permission.
Updated - November 14, 2026 08:22 pm IST - Bengaluru
One of the trees allegedly chopped was a Gulmohar. | Photo Credit: File photo
The Karnataka Forest Department has registered a non-cognisable offence case against the manager and principal of Auro Mirra International Public School in Halasuru for allegedly chopping branches of Gulmohar and Peepal trees without obtaining prior permission.
The case was registered under Section 8(1) of the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963, following a complaint alleging unauthorised cutting of tree branches on the school’s premises.
A Magistrate Court on Friday directed the Deputy Range Forest Officer to investigate the alleged violation, take appropriate action and submit a final report.
The court observed that prior permission under the Act was required before proceeding with the action and directed forest officials to conduct the investigation in accordance with the law.
The Forest Offence Case (FOC 90/26) was registered on November 12, against the school’s management.
Published - November 14, 2026 08:09 pm IST
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