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NGTS Orders No Tree Cutting in Rajasthan Without District Collector’s Consent
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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NGTS has mandated a statewide tree census and geo‑tagging in Rajasthan, and declared that no tree can be felled without the district collector’s explicit permission.
NGTS has issued a strict directive across Rajasthan, mandating a comprehensive tree census and geo‑tagging of all trees in the state.
The order requires local authorities to record the number of trees and attach precise GPS coordinates, creating a digital map of the state’s green cover.
It also makes it clear that no tree may be cut or damaged without the prior written consent of the district collector, who is empowered to approve or deny such actions.
The directive aims to curb illegal felling and ensure that any developmental work involving trees follows a clear legal framework, thereby protecting Rajasthan’s environmental heritage.
The order requires local authorities to record the number of trees and attach precise GPS coordinates, creating a digital map of the state’s green cover.
It also makes it clear that no tree may be cut or damaged without the prior written consent of the district collector, who is empowered to approve or deny such actions.
The directive aims to curb illegal felling and ensure that any developmental work involving trees follows a clear legal framework, thereby protecting Rajasthan’s environmental heritage.