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Jharkhand HC Halts Felling of 13,681 Trees for Chatra Bypass Project
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:40 AM
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The Jharkhand High Court has issued a stay order preventing the cutting of 13,681 trees proposed for the Chatra bypass road project. The decision follows environmental concerns raised by activists and local residents.
The court’s order came after a petition highlighted that the proposed bypass would require the removal of over thirteen thousand trees, threatening local biodiversity and aggravating deforestation concerns. Judges noted that the environmental impact assessment had not adequately addressed the loss of green cover.
Authorities overseeing the Chatra bypass project have been directed to halt all tree‑cutting activities immediately and to submit a revised plan that minimizes ecological damage. The HC also asked the state forest department to conduct a fresh survey of the affected area.
Environmental groups welcomed the stay, calling it a necessary step to protect Jharkhand’s forests. They urged the government to explore alternative routes that preserve the region’s natural heritage while still improving connectivity.
Authorities overseeing the Chatra bypass project have been directed to halt all tree‑cutting activities immediately and to submit a revised plan that minimizes ecological damage. The HC also asked the state forest department to conduct a fresh survey of the affected area.
Environmental groups welcomed the stay, calling it a necessary step to protect Jharkhand’s forests. They urged the government to explore alternative routes that preserve the region’s natural heritage while still improving connectivity.