Sunil Lohan
The Karnataka Forest Department has registered a non-cognisable offence case against the manager and principal of Auro Mirra International Public School in Halasuru for allegedly chopping branches of Gulmohar and Peepal trees without obtaining prior permission.
The case was registered under Section 8(1) of the Karnataka Forests Act following a complaint alleging unauthorised cutting of tree branches on the school premises.
A Magistrate Court on Friday directed the Deputy Range Forest Officer to investigate the alleged violation,take appropriate action and submit a final report.
The court observed that prior permission under the Act was required before proceeding with the offence and directed the forest official to conduct the investigation in accordance with the law.
The Forest Offence Case was registered on November 12, 2026,against the school management.
