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SC prohibits construction and commercial use near historic Gumti structure in Defence Colony

New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court has directed that the park adjacent to the historic Gumti structure located in Defence Colony, New Delhi, must not be used for any purpose other than public recreation and preservation.
The Court made it clear that no construction of facilities like badminton or basketball courts, nor any form of commercial activity, will be permitted due to the sensitive nature and spatial constraints of the area.
A Bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a writ petition filed in 2019 seeking protection of the Gumti under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
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