India, March 17 -- Citizens and green activists have alleged that several heritage trees near Sadhu Vaswani bridge were cut despite a stay order issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). So much so that concerned residents have written to the Maharashtra Tree Authority, demanding immediate investigation into the incident and calling for strict action in the event the tribunal's directions have been violated.

In an email sent on March 15, citizens have urged the Tree Authority to conduct a field inspection and verify whether or not the trees were felled illegally. Environmental groups have also expressed concern over the alleged cutting of heritage trees and warned that such actions, if confirmed, amount to contempt of the tribunal's o...