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New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
SC orders protection of Lodhi-era monument Shaikh Ali Gumti, bans construction and sports courts in area
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the protection of the historic Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali Gumti under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958, and banned all construction activities and sports courts in the area. The two-judge bench of the top court, headed by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and including Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, passed the order after hearing an appeal filed by Defence Colony resident Rajeev Suri, who sought a direction to declare the Gumti a protected monument under the AMASR Act. Suri moved the top court after his plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The SC passed the order after being apprised by Suri that the Shaikh Ali Gumti was significant from the historical point of view. "The park must retain its natural form. No sports courts or construction activities will be allowed in that area," the top court said in the order. Before passing the direction, the SC noted the submissions of officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) who said that they have already cleared waste from the park area surrounding the monument. They assured the bench that maintenance work in the park will be continued regularly.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Will set up audio-visual guides in Shaniwarwada: Shekhawat
Pune: Union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat 's visit to Shaniwarwada on Thursday raised the hope of history buffs with his announcement of using technology to enhance the visitor experience. However, it also brought disappointment to the residents living within 100m of the monument, as he did not announce any relief to allow construction activity in the vicinity. The Union minister, after his visit to the monument, assured of helping in the restoration work as per the existing rules. "We will use modern technology such as the audio-visual guide system to enhance visitor experience," he said. According to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958, no construction activity is permitted within 100 meters of a heritage site. Over 1,000 properties with more than 30,000 residents reside within 100m of Shaniwarwada. They are unable to get permission to redevelop the old wadas, which are in a dilapidated state. Shekhawat was accompanied by Rajya Sabha member Medha Kulkarni and a few local residents. The minister, while speaking to mediapersons, said, "The rule is as per AMASR Act. It is not limited to only one monument but is applicable across the country. I appeal to all citizens to support the govt to protect such heritage sites by abiding by the laws." Shekhawat visited Shaniwarwada following the request of Kulkarni, who took up the issue of restoration of the monument. "It is such an important monument in the history of the Maratha empire. We have been requesting the govt to take some steps for its restoration so that the future generations know the history," Kulkarni said.
