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The civic body has, from January to July third week, given permission to fell 24 trees along roads within its jurisdiction. CHENNAI: On July 14, traders took on Greater Chennai Corporation for chopping off the roots of trees along Pondy Bazaar to build a pedestrian plaza. With an act to protect them, all trees under the state can be under the control of a tree authority. "Without a tree act in place in Tamil Nadu, big trees are in danger, especially on private campuses. The civic body has no option but to cut it," he said.That said, granting of permission to fell a tree should be a strict process..