New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Summary The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Jammu & Kashmir government to take disciplinary action against officials who allowed the felling of over 1,000 trees in Kupwara without proper clearances.

The tribunal demands a comprehensive affidavit from the chief secretary, detailing the violations and ensuring compensation for the forest department is paid.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) government on August 26, 2025, for allowing the axing of around 1,000 trees in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

The principal bench of the NGT - comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava (chairperson) and expert members A Senthil Vel, Ishwar Singh, and Prashant Gargava - direct...