Allahabad High Court Orders Action on Deteriorating Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh
HC directs Centre, UP govt to reply on dilapidated heritage sites in state
The Times Of India
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The Allahabad High Court has mandated the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government to respond to concerns regarding the neglect of over 5,400 archaeological heritage sites in the state. The order follows a public interest litigation highlighting the dilapidated state of historical structures in cities like Agra and Lucknow.
- 01The Allahabad High Court issued the directive on May 25, 2023, during a hearing of a public interest litigation.
- 02The petition, filed by heritage conservation advocate Akash Vashishtha, highlights the neglect of 5,416 heritage sites across Uttar Pradesh.
- 03Notable cities mentioned for their deteriorating heritage structures include Jhansi, Vrindavan, Agra, Lucknow, and Hastinapur.
- 04The court has given the Centre and state six weeks to file counter affidavits regarding the preservation of these sites.
- 05Senior advocate Sanjay Upadhyay represented the petitioner, urging the state to inventory unprotected heritage sites.
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The Allahabad High Court has taken significant action regarding the neglect of archaeological heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh by directing the Centre and the state government to respond to a public interest litigation (PIL). The PIL, filed by Akash Vashishtha, highlights the deteriorating condition of over 5,400 heritage sites across the state, including prominent cities such as Agra, Lucknow, Jhansi, Vrindavan, and Hastinapur. The court, led by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra, issued the order on May 25, 2023, requiring the concerned authorities to submit their counter affidavits within six weeks. The petition emphasizes the urgent need for protection and preservation of these invaluable structures, which are at risk of disappearing due to neglect. Senior advocate Sanjay Upadhyay, representing the petitioner, urged for the immediate creation of an inventory of the heritage sites that remain unprotected, as recorded by the Archaeology Department. This legal action underscores the importance of safeguarding Uttar Pradesh's rich cultural heritage.
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The court's order could lead to increased efforts in the preservation of heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh, potentially benefiting local tourism and cultural identity.
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