Recently, actor Rishi Kapoor who has received a
show cause notice from the Brihan Mumbai Corporation (BMC) after they filed a
complaint against the actor and a contractor for cutting a tree after taking
permission to trim it.
Rishi Kapoor, who had a bungalow in Pali Hill, had destroyed
it to construct a building. The senior actor who is presently residing in
Bandra had procured permission for its construction and also hired a contractor
for the work.
As per to a famous tabloid, BMC in its complaint has alleged
that "they (actor and contractor) had trimmed the tree more than the
permitted level and removed all its branches. It is a serious incident
which requires a detailed inquiry, so police should register a case against the
actor and contractor under the Maharashtra Protection and Preservation
of Trees Act".
But, talking to a famous tabloid, Rishi explained that he
was unaware of the development and he had sought permission for trimming the
tree so that it cannot obstruct movement of heavy machines during the
construction work.
"I am not supposed to be at the site all the time and
am unaware about it. The contractor may have done it unintentionally,
how come I am responsible for it? I am just
being victimized unnecessarily time and again by some vested interests.
I am seeking legal recourse to put an end to this harassment," told Rishi.
In the meantime, Assistance municipal commissioner (H-West
ward) told, "We have issued a show-cause notice and informed police. We
requested police to investigate the matter and take action under provisions of
the Trees Act."
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