At Mehrauli ... a grant structure like the Jahaz Mahal, that has a beautiful lake, lies in a decadent state ... The Mahal dates back to the Lodì period (15" century) ... In Jahaz Mahal's case, one cannot just see the decay, but also smell it ...

The stench of sewage, from the Shamsi lake, hits you as soon as you come ... near the monument. According to local residents ... the DDA and the MCD let all the sewage from other areas into that lake ...

Despite the Archaeological Survey of India's notification ... construction within 100 meters of a monument, is going on all over the place. In fact, the monument may not be noticed from a distance, as some recent buildings tower over it. The encroachments have blocked a path which goes all along the lake .. (Source: The Indian Express, 30 October, 2000)