The final judgement in favour of the Banyans of Chevella, 12 November 2025

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal in Chennai passed a historic order this morning, accepting the National Highway Authority of India’s revised road plan while also saving the Chevella Banyans. 

The new plan will save over 85% of the Banyans (about 765) in their original location, and the remaining 130-odd trees will be moved a few meters away on the Right Of Way (ROW). 

This was achieved by NHAI officials who modified the project alignment in a manner that retains the Banyans (and other large trees).

The Final Judgement can be accessed here






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