Reserve Forest
Reserve Forest: ‘Ridge’ which is the rocky outcrop of Aravali hills in Delhi, has been notified as Reserved Forests under Section 4 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 vide Notification no. F.10(42)-1/PA/DCF/93/2012-17(I) dated 24th May, 1994. The Hon’ble Supreme Court, through various orders passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 4677/1985 (MC Mehta vs. UOI & Ors. ) has directed that ridge should be maintained in its pristine glory. The ridge is comprised of the following :
Protected Forest
Protected Forest: The following areas in Delhi have been notified as Protected Forests under Section 29 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 vide Notification no SCO.32(C)/Noti-80-81/6974-81 Dt. 10.04.80