A lone tree, identified as 'Number 01', standing at the Gaj Dwar, one of the six entry gates to the new Parliament building, is slated for transplantation due to security concerns. The Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for the Prime Minister's security, flagged the tree as a potential security hindrance, leading to the decision to move it within the Parliament complex.

The decision-making process involves multiple agencies, including the SPG, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and the Delhi Forest Department. The CPWD, the Central Government's primary construction agency, is tasked with implementing the transplantation, while the Delhi Forest Department is required to grant permission for the move. The Delhi Forest Department is granting permission, subject to "strict conditions" following the request by the CPWD, which cited SPG's security concerns.

The tree in question is a mature Tabebuia argentea, commonly known as the silver trumpet tree, known for its distinctive yellow flowers. According to official documents, the SPG raised concerns that the tree could potentially obstruct the VVIP route.

The transplantation process is expected to commence soon, likely in the coming week, following the conclusion of the Monsoon session. The designated relocation site is the Prerna Sthal, which currently houses statues of national icons and freedom fighters that were previously located in different areas of the Parliament premises. Field staff inspected the proposed site near IG4 Prema Sathal (sic) on July 21, 2025, deeming it suitable for the transplantation.

The tree, approximately seven years old, is known for its rapid growth, minimal care requirements, and preference for ample sunlight and well-drained soil, making it a common sight in gardens, roadsides, and public spaces.

In addition to transplanting the tree, the CPWD will undertake compensatory plantation efforts, planting 10 saplings of native species such as neem, amaltas, peepal, bargad, sheesham, and arjun at Prerna Sthal. The CPWD has already deposited a refundable security amount of Rs 57,000 with the Forest Department. The Forest Department's permission mandates geo-tagging of the new saplings, maintaining them for seven years, and providing annual progress reports to the department. The order also clarifies that any transplantation beyond the approved tree will be considered a violation of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, potentially leading to the withdrawal of permission.

The decision to transplant the tree comes in the wake of a recent security breach where a 20-year-old man attempted to scale a wall of Parliament House near the Red Cross Road at IG-2 gate by climbing a tree adjoining the boundary wall. He was immediately apprehended by security personnel.