India, March 7 -- In its February 2026 submission to the western bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has informed that it has sought intervention from higher authorities to evolve a clear policy framework for compensatory afforestation. The PMC has also asked the NGT for intervention on the same. Taking note of the request, the NGT has scheduled the matter for further hearing in June 2026.

The issue emerged during the February 11, 2026 hearing of a petition filed by Pune resident Krunal Gharre, who sought the tribunal's attention regarding the status of compensatory plantation in the city. Gharre had earlier tried to obtain information from the civic body through the Right to Information (RTI)...