Government Of Karnataka & Ors vs Smt. Gowramma And Ors

The Supreme Court held that under the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976, permission for felling trees is conditional and must be adhered to by the landowners. The Court found that the plaintiffs did not challenge the conditional permission granted for felling reserved trees, thus they could not claim compensation for the timber transported to the government depot. The judgment of the Karnataka High Court allowing the plaintiffs' claim was set aside, reinforcing the principle that compliance with conditions of permission is mandatory.