By afternoon, it became an 'issue' for the Government as we were 'disrupting' their work.
The CPWD has been asked to UPROOT eleven trees on SIRI FORT ROAD for the widening of roads. Even though they have got permission from the Forest Department to do so, there is NO PERMISSION from the UTTIPEC for widening of roads. In spite of the Supreme Court order which requires a mandatory permit from UTTIPEC, the CPWD is going ahead with the cutting of trees ILLEGALLY.
Also, if the roads are widened, there won't be any footpath for pedestrians to walk on. Is two weeks of Commonwealth Games reason enough for the government to cut these tress and put the lives of thousands of college students at risk??
The CPWD has been asked to UPROOT eleven trees on SIRI FORT ROAD for the widening of roads. Even though they have got permission from the Forest Department to do so, there is NO PERMISSION from the UTTIPEC for widening of roads. In spite of the Supreme Court order which requires a mandatory permit from UTTIPEC, the CPWD is going ahead with the cutting of trees ILLEGALLY.
Also, if the roads are widened, there won't be any footpath for pedestrians to walk on. Is two weeks of Commonwealth Games reason enough for the government to cut these tress and put the lives of thousands of college students at risk??
24.02.2010
The first protest took place on 24February. It started around 10am and went on till 1pm. We were able to postpone the felling if trees, but no on k new till exactly how long.
06.03.2010
The PWD resumed their work on the night of 5th March around 10pm. We were able to stop the felling of trees that time too but immediate action needed to be taken to put an end to this. Another protest was organised on March6th against the PWD. Participation of people had died out majorly, as only the very few who actually felt for the cause were present. Nevertheless, we continued with out POA.
13.03.2010
The fight is still going on with no outcome as such. The deadline of the feeling of trees has been extended from March end to July end, ensuring that the work is done as soon as we start with our summer breaks.
All the time people talk about raising their voices against the wrongs that are being done. But it's strange that when you actually do that, not many join you. Moreover, you are suppressed even before you start. "Tum system ko nahi, system tumhe badalta hai" has a whole new meaning for me after going through all this for more than 2weeks now.
Two weeks of Commonwealth Games does not mean we sacrifice our environment and risk thousands of young lives.
Join us on http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&ref=ss&gid=322711103667 and help our voices get heard.
Disappointed,
Mish-ika
