(a) whether a number of ancient and historical monuments have been lost due to
urbanization and commercialization;
(b) if so, the details of such monuments along with the reasons therefor;
(c) whether construction and other necessary activities are prohibited around such
monuments, in the name of protecting them;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to protect all historical
monuments without causing inconvenience to the public?
MINISTER OF CULTURE (SMT. CHANDRESH KUIMARI KATOCH)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. A few monuments have been lost due to urbanization and
commercialization. Details of such monuments are placed at Annexure. Reasons for loss
of these monuments are pressure of urbanization, commercialization, development projects,
changing climatic and geographical conditions.
(c) to (e) New constructions are not allowed in the prohibited area (distance of 100
metres in all directions from limit of protected area) of protected monument/site. However,
repairs and renovation of existing buildings are allowed with the permission of Competent
Authority.
Further, in regulated area (a distance of 200 metres beyond prohibited area) new constructions,
repairs, renovation etc. are allowed with the permission from Competent Authority.