Earlier phases of project had already resulted in loss of vegetation as well as flora and fauna in certain areas. Phase IV of MRTS Project may be a further threat to the ecology of NCT of Delhi/NCR. Effectuation of precautionary principle as well as principle of sustainable development, by ensuring citizens’ participation in the preservation of the environment and ecology, emphasized. Directions issued regarding role, involvement and collective responsibility of civil society without ignoring importance of governmental responsibility for reforestation. Ensuring the planting of saplings and trees in NCT of Delhi and such plan of action be conceived and placed on record within 12 weeks for consideration of the court.

[T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad, In re v. Union of India, (2022) 4 SCC 289]

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