NEW DELHI, May 3 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its 2015 directive restricting tree felling within a 5-kilometre aerial radius of the Taj Mahal in Agra, stating that no trees may be cut in the area without its express approval. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan clarified that its earlier order dated May 8, 2015, would continue to be in force for areas located within the 5 km buffer zone around the iconic monument. According to the order, "Applications will have to be made seeking permission to fell trees, even if the number of trees is less than 50." These applications will be examined with recommendations from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) before the court considers granting permission. The Ta...