Question : CASH DEPOSIT WORKS BY ASI



(a) the details of Cash Deposit work currently undertaken by the ASI and the amount allocated for each work, location-wise and State-wise;

(b) the status of each work;

(c) whether there is an inordinate delay in the execution of some CD works; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor and the time by which the said CD works are likely to be completed ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )

(a) & (b): The status of deposit works undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India, with funds provided by the concerned State Government/ autonomous bodies, for the conservation of unprotected/ State protected monuments is as per the annexure.

(c) & (d): Such cases are processed after observing prescribed codal formalities, and after obtaining such clarifications as may be required from the owner of the premises concerned, before works are taken up by the Archaeological Survey of India.