Mumbai: Tussle over trees

Mumbai | Saturday | 22nd June, 2019

Summary:

Several trees in the age-old complex, which is maintained by the Public Works Department, haven't been pruned. The society residents said they had requested the BMC to trim trees, but were asked to pay up Rs 96,000. How are we supposed to shell out nearly a lakh to get the trees trimmed," said society chairman, Vikas Anand. Also Read: 'Mumbai needs money, machine and experts keep its trees healthy'The society is spread across seven buildings and has 286 flats. The residents said they are petrified at the thought that trees can fall anytime and damage the buildings and injure or kill people..