Dead tree poses threat to residents

Chandigarh, April 5

A dead tree poses a threat to residents in Sector 18-C here. It seems the authorities are busy in paper work to remove the tree.

Dangling branches of the tree may fall anytime and may damage electricity wires passing nearby. It can also lead to a fire incident in the locality.

Sunil Parti, a resident of Sector 18-C, said: "Roots of the tree have entered the boundary wall of my house. If it falls, it can lead to a huge mishap. Sometimes ago, a wall of my house suffered a damage due to a branch of the tree. I raised the issue with the authorities concerned."

"Workers, who came to inspect the tree, said they had sent a file in this regard and it will be axed soon. The tree was declared dead around six months ago, but it is yet to be removed," Sunil said.

A horticulture official said: "Axing a tree in the city is a lengthy process and involves proper permission from the UT. The needful will be done soon." — TNS

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