Environment Ministry seeks report on “illegal” felling and “removal” of vegetation in Kancha Gachibowli land 

Union Ministry seeks report on ‘illegal felling’ and ‘removal’ of vegetation in Kancha Gachibowli, Ranagreddy district. Reports on damage to wildlife was mentioned by the Ministry.

The Union Ministry of Environment & Forests has sought a ‘factual’ and an ‘action taken’ report on the “illegal” felling and “removal” of vegetation in 400 acres of Kancha Gachibowli in Rangareddy district by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC), on Wednesday (April 3, 2025).

In a communication to the Additional Secretary (Forests) here, Assistant Inspector General of Forests S. Sundar stated that there have been various reports in the print and social media alleging damage to wildlife found in the said land, its lakes and unique rock formation.

The Union Minister concerned too had received representations from Members of Parliament (MPs) and other public representatives on the matter, hence the official concerned has been asked to take legal action under the Indian Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act and others. He was also asked to see that there is no violation of any other Acts or orders of the courts and tribunals.