Question

Frederick is agitated that there is indiscriminate felling of trees in a plot owned by the government near his neighbourhood. When he confronted, one of the officials told him that it is not his plot and thus he must not interfere. Which of the following is the best possible avenues that Frederick has to sort out the issue?

• A. Frederick should engage in a verbal exchange.
• B. Frederick should take on him physically.
• C. Frederick should listen to the officials and go home
• D. Frederick should file a Public Interest Litigation.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Frederick should file a Public Interest Litigation.

Frederick is free to pursue a Public Interest Litigation. A PIL enables a person or party who is not directly affected to pursue the matter in courts.