Question : POSSESSION OF MANGALGARH QUILA

(a) whether the Mangalgarh Quila, historical tourist place, situated at Charkhari Tehsil in Hamirpur District of Uttar Pradesh has been forcibly taken possession by the Army;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government propose to evacuate the Mangalgarh Quila; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) & (b): No, Sir. The Fort at Charkhari in Hamirpur of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been handed over on lease by UP Government to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 25.5.1993 for communication trials.


(c) & (d): Does not arise in view of reply at part (a) & (b).