Muttil tree-felling case: circumstances leading to ex-Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak’s order under scrutiny, says Forest Minister

Muttil tree-felling case: circumstances leading to ex-Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak’s order under scrutiny, says Forest Minister

India’s forest minister has called for a review of the Muttil tree‑felling case after the order issued by former Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak came under scrutiny. The minister highlighted that the circumstances, including a possible conspiracy, were especially significant, noting that officials from both the Revenue and Forest departments had previously voiced concerns about the decision.