NEW DELHI, Jan 25:
Noting that an act for protection of historical monuments is not being executed in the right spirit, the Centre is considering to review the legislation which is often mired in controversies over carrying out constructions within 300 metres of protected areas.
The move aimed at bringing transparency in the system, would be of great relief for several thousands of building owners residing in the vicinity of protected monuments across the country.
According to Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma, there are some bottlenecks pertaining to some aspects of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Site and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 which deals with engaging in repair and constructions within 100 and 300 metres of protected sites.
“Some people are getting in trouble, may be some other problems may also creep into this, which you understand, because once it goes to the wisdom of junior officers to measure the 100 metres and 300 metres, we just want to avoid it. We want to bring transparency to the system, what is right is right, wrong is wrong,” Sharma said. (PTI)
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