The Supreme Court expressed concern over attempts to conceal the involvement of Delhi LG V K Saxena in the felling of trees in the ridge area, directing the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to clarify whether the decision to cut 1,100 trees was based on oral permission from the LG or was independently made by the agency. The court, hearing suo motu contempt proceedings against the DDA vice chairman, criticized the non-application of mind in granting permission and emphasized the need for transparency.
