Greater Bengaluru Authority receives over 1,500 objections to tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has received over 1,500 public objections regarding the felling of 1,128 trees for the Hebbal Short Tunnel project. The National Green Tribunal has issued a stay on tree removal until the legal challenge is resolved.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing conflict between urban infrastructure development and environmental conservation in rapidly expanding Indian cities.
Greater Bengaluru Authority receives over 1,500 objections to tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel left Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Office. File ALLEN EGENUSE J The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/iwltht/article71604880.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ALL_2093.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 03/10/2026: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Office in Bengaluru on October 03, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J The National Green Tribunal (NGT) restrained the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) from felling any trees till the hearing in the case challenging tree felling for the project is completed Bengaluru The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has received more than 1,500 objections against the felling of 1,128 trees for the Hebbal Short Tunnel Project, even as the National Green Tribunal (NGT) restrained the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) from felling any trees till the hearing in the case challenging tree felling for the project is completed. The GBA had invited objections to the proposed tree felling on September 20, giving a 10-day deadline.
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