Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation(AMC) officials on Monday filed a complaint against Omprakash Vasudev, a resident of Desai ni pol, who cut down a 150-year-old Banyan tree without AMC permission here.

Vasudev was detained by Kalupur Police and later released after written assurance to come back when called again in connection of case lodged against him.

According to AMC’s Parks and Garden department Director Jignesh Patel, prior permission of AMC is mandatory before cutting any tree in the city. Vasudev violated this rule for which he would have to pay penalty.