Government Statements On Idol Fragments in Qutab Area

 

One architectural fragment of a lintel depicting sitting Adinatha image in the centre and flanked on either side with standing image of Tirthankars was found in the vicinity of Qutab archaeological area in 1965. The architectural member has been documented and kept in safe custody.                                (Source: LSUQ No. 2949 dated 6 July, 1998 by A.M. Khan)

 

 

On Dismantling and Restructuring of Temples

Dismantling and reconstruction of the monuments including temples are taken up only when other means of repair is not applicable.

The Archaeological Survey of India, in the past, has undertaken dismantling and resetting of (12) protected monuments, which were either in most dilapidated condition, beyond repairs, or were threatened by the construction of dams, etc in Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh).               (Source: LSUQ No. 2945 dated 6 July, 1998 by J. Patnaik)

 

 

On Protection of Golconda and Charminar.

Golconda Fort:

S.No.               Repair                         1995-96           1996-97           1997-98

1.         Special Repair (Plan)              86,000             545,743           1,150,725

2.         Special Repairs (N/Plan)            -                   52,894             28,000

3.         Annual Repairs (N/P)             13,604             128,349           20,,693

Charminar:

1.        Special Repair (Plan)

2.        Special Repairs (N/P)

3.        Annual Repairs (N/P)             126,984            171,801           40,529

(Source: LSUQ No. 3648 dated 13 July, 1998 by S.S. Owaisi)

 

On Demolition in Jama Masjid Area

DDA has reported that as per the direction of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the encroachments from the area are to be removed.

There are about 150-200 encroachers on the site including some who squat on the footpath during the day time. ...

As per Delhi Development Authority there is no policy to allot alternative site to those who have encroached land for commercial purposes (Source: LSUQ 3242 dated 9 July, 1998 by G.M. Banatwalla).






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