(a) whether Salar Jung Hall in the Nizam college in Hyderabad is one the verge of collapse;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with its reasons;
(c) the measures taken to protect such heritage monuments; and
(d) the action taken against the authorities for the lapse ?
MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )
(a) to (d) : Salar Jung Hall is a part of the premises of Nizam College, Hyderabad. This college comes under Osmania University. Department of Culture does not have any administrative control over this institution.
According to the information received from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Salar Jung Hall building is in a fairly good condition and is being used regularly for academic activities. Extensive repairs had already been done to the building earlier and periodical repairs are being carried out depending upon the necessity. Only replacement of a small portion of its Madras Terrace Roof is required to be taken up.