Historical monuments flooded by illegal buildings
Illegal constructions is not spared even around historical monuments. Recently, Pune municipal corporation (PMC) traced nearly 160 illegal constructions within the prohibited and regulated areas where historical buildings are raised since times immortal.
Today, Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) Mumbai Circle, has been surrounded by illegal constructions.
ASI experts say that around 120 buildings are constructed at regulated areas and rest of 40 buildings are to be found in prohibited areas of the city.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2010 has come into power to eradicate rampant encroachment and construction of illegal buildings around the monuments.
Source: The Times of India
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