Question : ALLAHABAD FORT

(a) whether the Government proposes to get vacated the historical fort located at Sangam in Allahabad from the army in the interest of common man / tourists;

(b) if so, the time by which the fort is likely to be vacated; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (c): There is no proposal to get the Allahabad Fort vacated from the Army because of the sensitivity relating to national security.