Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V.K. Saxena, who functions as Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Chairman ex-officio, expressed his regret before the Supreme Court over felling of trees in the national Capital’s Ridge area in violation of the

In a personal affidavit filed before the apex court on Wednesday, LG Saxena said that the events which have taken place were “extremely unfortunate and ought not to have happened.”

“The unfortunate event of felling of the trees on account of certain acts of omission and commission on the part of the DDA, without the permission of this Hon’ble Court is deeply regretted by the Deponent,” the affidavit said.

LG Saxena added that “he was not also aware, nor made aware of the fact that further permission was required” from the Supreme Court for the felling of trees.

Last week, the top court had asked the Delhi LG to file an affidavit before October 22, detailing the steps taken to attribute accountability to the officials who acted in breach of its directions.