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Delhi HC directs North MCD, ASI to ensure no further illegal construction around Jama Masjid

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The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Archaeological Survey of India to ensure that no further illegal construction takes place around Jama Masjid and the Walled City area of Old Delhi.

The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla, while issuing notice on a PIL alleging the violations, said that the SHOs of police stations concerned shall ensure strict compliance of the order directing the authorities to stop further encroachment. The court will hear the case next on July 14.

The petition before the court alleged rampant illegal construction and encroachment around Jamia Masjid, Turkman Gate, Kashmere Gate. It was argued before the court that no construction or reconstruction is to be permitted around the ancient monuments in the areas but the authorities have failed to act against the violations.

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President inaugurates North MCD’s ‘Mughal architecture inspired’ Heritage Park

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday inaugurated the ‘Heritage Park’, located opposite Parade Ground parking between two historical monuments – the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid.

The project, executed by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation is spread across 8,650 sqm and has red sandstone and white marble work in walkways.

The canopies have been made of red sandstone, white marble and Dholpur stones. (Express Photo)

Former Union minister Vijay Goel said the park’s theme is inspired by Mughal-era architecture, typical of Shahjahanabad (the Walled City).

The canopies have been made of red sandstone, white marble and Dholpur stones while the walls are done with stone jaalis.

The park’s theme is inspired by Mughal-era architecture. (Express Photo)

“One can find different features including baradaris, open-air theatre, panorama, chhatris, among others,” said a senior official.

The park is expected to be one of the major tourist spots and a cultural hub in the Walled City.

The park has been named after Charti Lal Goel, former deputy mayor of the erstwhile MCD and the first speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly (1993-98). (Express Photo)

Tourists will be able to find delicacies of Chandni Chowk being served here as well as handicrafts, the official said.

The park has been named after Charti Lal Goel, former deputy mayor of the erstwhile MCD and the first speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly (1993-98).

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