Mysore/Mysuru, May 5 -- * National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) seeks approval from Forest Department

* Public may submit objections within two days

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought permission to cut 561 trees in Mysuru city for a series of road infrastructure projects, including a flyover near the old tollgate on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway and the widening of roads towards Nanjangud and T. Narasipur.

The Forest Department has acknowledged the request and invited objections from the public, which can be submitted within two days (by 5.30 pm on May 7) through e-mail rfomysore123@gmail.com or post or in person.

Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) K. Paramesh told Star of Mysore that the Department i...