Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the court`s jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on Monday directed it to pay Rs 10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala said it was improper on Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited`s (MMRCL) part to move the tree authority for felling of any trees in excess of 84.