Many residents have demanded cutting down of invasive species of trees that weaken the structural stability of houses in residential areas. The Chennai District Green Committee headed by Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran on Thursday rejected many applications from residents for cutting down of trees.
Chennai Corporation officials said they were rejecting the applications for cutting down of trees because they were determined to protect the green cover of the city. “When we find if there are cracks in the house, we will consider the application for cutting down trees,” said an official.
