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Letter to G.P.Rao on Gandhi MedicalCollege
Letter to Sanjay jaju on Charminar precincts
Letter to jayesh ranjan on Distruction of heritage-gmc
Letter ON Moulali Kaman
Chowmahalla
Taramati Baradari “Baradari isn't anybody's jagir”
presentation of Dilkusha Guest House
epresentation of Madras-E-Aliya,Gunfoundry
fforts put on to save G-Block Building(Saifabad Palace)in A.P.
Secretariat
Professionals
care for Hyderabad Heritage
Heritage Walk
Workshop for School Children &
Teachers
Heritage
information and letters
INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE
STATE GOVT
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| Date: 10.4.2008 |
To
Sri A. Raghotham Rao, IAS
The Chief Secretary,
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Secretariat
HYDERABAD |
| Dear Sir, |
| Sub: G Block in the Secretariat premises ( Saifabad palace) |
We refer to the meeting held on 27.2.08 in the office of the Chief Secretary to discuss what should be done about the G Block. ( Saifabad palace). We have not so far received the minutes of the meeting. We recall ( a) The meeting noted the Hon’ble High Court’s judgment dated 31.12.04 “In case the Committee expresses opinion to include it in the heritage buildings, it will be for the Government to take steps to amend the notification.” (b) The Heritage Conservation Committee has since advised the government of its recommendation to include the ‘G’ Block building in the Secretariat in the list of notified heritage buildings. (c) A committee of engineers appointed by the state government stated that it will not be worthwhile saving the building considering the high cost of preservation .
During the discussions it emerged that the engineers do not state that the building could not be saved; they only referred to the cost of saving. On questioning they opined that the building could still be preserved
It was also noted that the Heritage Conservation Committee, to whom the report of the committee of engineers was referred to by HUDA earlier, had reiterated their recommendation that the G Block should and can be preserved, and had noted that the committee of engineers had never stated in their report that the building was not capable of preservation, but the committee of engineers had only referred to the cost of preservation. Historic buildings should be considered for protection not on the basis of the cost of preservation or its use but its historical, architectural, associational and other values which abound in the G Block.
The meeting was participated in by Chairman, and members of the Heritage Conservation Committee, ,Forum For A Better Hyderabad, INTACH, HUDA , Principal Secretaries of GAD, MAU & D, TR & B. concerned departmental engineers (R & B ). Speakers after speakers from the Heritage Conservation Committee, ,Forum For A Better Hyderabad, INTACH, stressed the values of the G Block and opined unambiguously for its conservation. It was further stressed that the building was owned by the government, and the A.P government was a pioneer in framing heritage regulations and it should show an example in protecting a building with heritage qualities which belongs to it, as an eye opener to the private owners of heritage buildings It is also noted that the engineers or any department of the government did not contradict that the building was capable of being saved.
Considering all of the above discussions, we conclude that the meeting was in favour of the preservation of the G Block. Accordingly, we earnestly request the government to preserve the building and notify it as a heritage building, thereby honouring the wishes of all and the sentiments of the Honourable High Court. . There should be no reason for any further delay in taking the decision to preserve the building and such delay will only add to the cost of preservation
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Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(M.VEDAKUMAR)
President
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
Mobile: 9959922022 |
C.C to:
1. Sri.R.M.Gonela, IAS.., Principal Secretary to the Government, GAD., Secretariat, Hyd.
2. Sri.T.Chatterji, IAS., Principal Secretary to the Government, TR & B, Secretariat, Hyd.
3. SriS.P.Singh, IAS., Principal Secretary to the Government, MA & UD, Secretariat, Hyd.
4. Sri.G.P.Rao, IAS., Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, HUDA, Hyderabad
5. Sri.K.Jawahar Reddy, IAS., Vice Chairman, HUDA, Hyderabad. |
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| Date: 20.4.2007 |
To
Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS.,
Vice Chairman,
HUDA,
Hyderabad |
Dear Sir,
Concrete structure before Faluknama Palace - Hindu dated 19.7.07. |
We refer to the report entitled “ History can wait” with a picture “Pushed to the background” showing how concrete structure is coming up next to Faluknama Palace, which is notified heritage Building , Grade II B under serial no 55. Under Regulation 13of HUDa zoning regulations 1981, under item C regarding scope for changes , it states, “ extension or additional buildings in the same plot or compound could, in certain circumstances, be allowed provided that the extension/additional building is in harmony with (and does not detract from) existing heritage building(s) or precincts especially in terms of height and façade”. Prima facie, this is not the case in the present instance.
The regulation further says “ Development permission for the changes would be given by Vice Chairman, HUDA, in consultation with a sub-committee of the Heritage Conservation Committee.” Was such approval obtained?
Kindly take suitable action and advise us.
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Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
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President, Forum For A Better Hyderabad |
C.C: 1.Sri.G.P.Rao, Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, Hyd.
2.Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS., Commissioner, MCH, Hyd.
3.Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS (Retd.,) Convenor, INTACH, Hyd.
4.Sri.Raymond Peter, IAS., Managing Director, Dept.of Tourism, Hyd |
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Date: 20.4.2007 |
To
Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS.,
The Commissioner,
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad,
Hyderabad. |
| Dear Sir, |
| Road widening from Sher-e-batil Kaman to Motigalli |
We refer to our letters dated 16.4.2007 and 17.4.2007 submitted to you and acknowledged by your office. We enclose copies of these letters for your ready reference.
Briefly speaking, we had raised our objections to the road widening undertaken by you in the above route, as this was not being done without obtaining prior approval of the HUDA and the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) as required under the Heritage Regulations and as directed in a A.P. High Court judgment in 2001.. We met the District Collector, Hyderabad on 16.4.07 and at his intervention it was temporarily stopped. We ( myself and Mr. Onim Debara, General secretary of the Forum For A Better Hyderabad ) also met Mr. Dhanajaya Reddy, Additional Commissioner, under your direction, and requested him to at least defer the road widening till you are able to obtain permission from the HUDA and the HCC. Mr. Dhanajaya Reddy, Additional Commissioner, verbally agreed but to our surprise, we noticed that on 17.4.07, the work of demolition as a prelude to road widening started. Further, due to the absence of precaution taken by the persons engaged, some stones fell from the Sher-e-batil-ki-kaman , a grade-I.Heritage structure,. in the process of pulling down a building adjacent to the Sher-e-batil-ki-kaman , one of the Charkamans in Charminar precinct.. This shows utter negligence in dealing with a notified heritage structure, as you should have engaged an conservation expert , such expertise being very much available at Hyderabad , before undertaking the work. Besides, we have been telling and represented repeatedly, that the road widening undertaken by MCH in this route is not covered by the approval of the HUDA and HCC. We endorsed copies of our letters to Vice Chairman, HUDA, the Chairman of HCC, Mr. Sushil Kumar, a member of HCC and also to the Convener of Intach, Hyderabad chapter. We understand that HUDA is investigating whether this route was covered under the permission for road widening given by them earlier.
Huda officials, INTACH, Hyderabad chapter as well as HCC members with whom we spoke are of the opinion that it would be advisable if the road widening in this part of the route is suspended for a while till the permission given by them is scrutinized. Further, we are of the view that even if a permission was earlier given, there is always scope for its revision if additional structures of potential heritage value are identified. Intach, Hyderabad chapter has already started the work of identifying additional 600 structures of heritage value and by prima facie examination, some buildings of heritage value ( about 16) but not yet notified as heritage building as yet, have been noticed. You will appreciate that while the list of heritage buildings and road widening permission may be revised and is thus changeable, the demolition of heritage buildings and change of the character of the area, is irreversible. The balance of sense would therefore lie in favour of suspending the road widening in that route till the matter is examined by the HCC, so as to scrutinize the coverage of their permission and whether in view of new facts, the permission needs revision. Please note that the next meeting of the HCC is only a few days away and we have placed our request to them for consideration.
Another important fact , we would like to bring to your notice, is that . Heritage in the entire street would get destroyed as a result of the road widening, although there are alternatives such as making the street one way. The whole purpose of Charminar pedestrianisation will get defeated if the heritages along the roads proposed to be widened are destroyed
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Thanking you,
Yours sincerely |
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
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President, Forum For A Better Hyderabad |
C.C to:
1.Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice-Chairman, HUDA, with a request to immediately take up the matter with the MCH
2.Sri.G.P.Rao, Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, with a view to taking up the matter for suspension of road widening and revising the road widening permission to include buildings of heritage value, but not yet notified
3.Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS., (Retd.,) Convener, INTACH, Hyderabad chapter.
4.Sri.R.V.Chandravadan, IAS., Collector, Hyderabad Dist., |
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Mr.Dhananjuy Reddy,
Additional Commissioner,
Muncipal Corporation of Hyderabad.;
Hydeabad
Dear Sir, |
| Road widening from Sher-e-batil Kaman to Motigalli |
| Yesterday ( 16.4.07) we objected to road widening in the above part of the Charminar precinct, because : |
1.The road widening would lead to the demolition of Mettika Sher, which has been notified as a Heritage Building by the latest notification by HUDA, and that
2.No permission, as per our information, has been obtained by you from Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) for road widening in this route and the permission earlier obtained by MCH in does not cover this route. In a High Court judgment presided over by the Honourable C.J., in court case baring number 20387 of 2001, it was unabmbiguously ruled that prior pemission must invariably be obtained from HCC for any road widening in the Charminar precinct takes place.
3.Yesterday, when myself and Mr. Debara met you, you promised to obtain the permission of HCC before undertaking road widening work. Despie that, we have information that road widening has been resumed around the Mittika Sher, leaving it intact. This is clearly a violation of Heritage Regulations and also contempt of the Court. Earlier, in a written reply to us, the Commissioner had stated that he was aware of the above-referred court case and that he would abide by its judgment and tat he would undertake no work where prior permission is required from HCC, without obtaining it. We enjoin upon you to immediately stop all work of road widening in that area, without obtaining prior permission of HCC, failing which we shall be constrained to take all necessary step.
4.Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
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| Yours Faithfully, |
(Vedakumar.M)
President |
Copy to 1. The Special officer, G.M.C.H for information and action.
2.The Commissioner, MCH for information and action.
3.The Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, with a request to take
immediate action.
4.To the Vice -chairman, HUDA, with a request to take immediate action |
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| Date:16-04-2007 |
To
Sri R.V.CHANDRAWADAN,I.A.S
The Collector,
Hyderabad District,
Hyderabad. |
| Dear Sir, |
| Road widening from Sher-e-batil Kaman to Motigalli, MITTI-KA-SHER |
| The Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad is proceeding with the work of road widening in the above area, despite our objection, and they are not prepared to heed our request even to suspend it, at least. We object to road widening in this part of the Charminar precinct, because of two reasons: |
1.The road falls in Charminar precinct area and as per heritage regulations, no road widening in the precinct can take place without the prior approval of the Heritage Conservation Committee ( HCC). We doubt whether the earlier permission given by the HCC extends to this part of the road, and the MCH has failed to show us the permission of the HCC, covering this part of the road. Therefore, unless and until they are able to produce the permission of the HCC, if at all granted , the road widening should be stopped till the facts about the contents and coverage of the permission of the HCC is verified.
2.In this part of the road, the Mettika Sher is located, which has been notified as a Heritage site by the latest notification by HUDA , which has notified 14 additional Buildings as heritage sites. Therefore, even if any permission had earlier been given by the HCC for road widening in this part of the road, by the subsequent notification of HUDA declaring Mettika Sher as a heritage site, this site has to exempted and preserved and a fresh permission to demolish this site is required to be taken from HUDA acting on the advice of HCC. Such permission has not been taken. Yet, this site falls within the area of proposed road widening, and if the proposed road widening takes place, this site will be demolished.
3.Accordingly, the demolition of Mettika Sher for road widening is illegal and violative of the heritage regulations and cannot be permitted. Secondly, we also request you to stop the road widening in this part of the road till the MCH is able to show the permission of MCH for widening this part of the road. Further, if at all permission was obtained from HCC for road widening in this part of the road, Mettika Sher has to be kept intact.
4.We request you to take immediate action.
For any information please do not hesitate to contact Sri.M.Vedakumar on
9848044713, Sri.Debara on:9848097188
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| Yours Faithfully, |
(Vedakumar.M)
President |
Copy to 1. Sri Sanjay JaJu the Commissioner MCH,
2. Sri G.P.Rao Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, with a request
to take immediate action.
3. Sri Jayesh.Ranjan Vice -chairman, HUDA, with a request to take
immediate action |
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Letter to G.P.Rao on Gandhi Medical College. |
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Sri G.P. RAO,
Chairman,
Heritage Conservation Committee,
H U D A, Paigah
Hyderabad - 500016. |
| Dear Sri GP Rao garu,
We thank you and the other members of the Heritage Conservation Committee
( HCC ) for listening to our objections to the demolition work going on in respect of the City Improvement Trust Building, Heritage building grade 1 Serial no 22 I and the Lady’s Hydri Club, heritage building grade 2B serial no 70 IIB, in the compound premises of the erstwhile Gandhi Medical College, now handed over to GSG Constructions Private Ltd for construction of mall, etc. We have the following further submissions to make, in pursuance of our meeting on 30.11.06. These submissions are in addition to our submissions made in our letter dated 24.11.06
* We contend that the City Improvement Board Building has been damaged and that it is untrue to say that it was not damaged. Further, its doors and windows were removed. To prove our point, we attach the following photographs marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and photo with newspaper clipping in Andhra Jyoti dated 23.11.06, marked AJ1
* We contend that the Lady’s Hydri Club has been damaged and that it is untrue to say that it was not damaged. Further, its doors and windows and the flooring were removed. To prove our point, we attach the following photographs marked 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
* We contend that contrary to the statement of MCH published in some newspapers that the MCH has got the work stopped, and sealed the buildings, we found work going on and no seals on the doors of the above buildings. That work was going on is established by the following photographs, marked 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and photo in Indian Express dated 23.11.06. When the doors had been removed, where was the question of sealing? The following photographs establish that no sealing was done.
*A point was sought to be made that the rear portion of the CIB building was not part of the heritage structure but was added later on. We dispute this and submit that it was an integral part of the notified Grade 1 heritage building. We would refer you to the documentation of the heritage building and re-examine the matter.
*We further enclose photos of the CIB building and the Ladies Hydri Club as on/near the dates of their documentation as HBs
Charminar Precinct: Lad bazaar and Chowk area.
Charminar Precinct boundaries have been defined by GO Ms No 4 MA datd 2.1.03. A copy of it is enclosed. The boundaries include the Chowk area. Further, in response to the writ petition no 20387 of 2001, the Heritage Conservation Committee had made the following recommendation.
The Committee stressed that the façade on all sides of the Mahboob Chowk must be protected at all costs since this was a typical historic square. The Bird Market must be conserved and maintained in a hygienic manner. The façade of the row of shops along the road from lad Bazar to Shad Café so far as they constituted the northern façade of the Chowk should be rebuilt in the same style to preserve the integrity of the place, while inside they may be modern structures
We consider it completely arbitrary and beyond the competence of the MCH to unilaterally take a view that only the Lad bazaar area needs to be protected under the precinct regulation at Charminar and the Chowk area need not. Both constitute the parts of the essential character of Charminar, which has given it the status of a precinct. What is to be protected and what not in a precinct is in the competence of the HCC only. MCH has to obtain the prior approval of the HCC, as was unambiguously ruled by the AP High Court in the above WP. We also refer to the letter no 11137/HCC/Policy/Plg/HUDA/99 dated 15.5.00 by HUDA. We quote:
The committee suggested that since the Heritage precincts cover substantially large areas, it will be necessary to exclude small and insignificant structures from the requirement of examination by HUDA and the Heritage Conservation Committee.
The Committee therefore decided that till the matter is further reviewed by the Committee or HUDA, only the following types of cases should be referred to HUDA/Heritage Conservation Committee.
New constructions, Redevelopment or demolition in respect of
1. Charminar precinct, Heritage Precincts No.10
a. All buildings taller than 10 meters in height.
b. All buildings facing the road from Nayapul to aliyabad Chowrasta.
c. All buildings on plots larger than 2000 sq.mts.
d. All road development plans.
We would like to know whether the current road widening covering Chowk area was explicitly approved by HCC, or the MCH has on its own, modified the earlier sanction of the HCC.
We suggest that before finalizing any road widening plan, MCH appoint a group of two or three conservation experts locally available, to go along the route chosen for the widening, scrutinize all old buildings that may have potentials for recognition as HB, along the route. This group will submit its report to the HCC so that some preparatory work is available to them before visiting the site/ taking decision. We adopted a similar course of action when looking at the road widening plan from Charminar to Faluknama.
Thanking you,
(M. VEDAKUMAR)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
C.C to: 1. Sri.S.P.Singh, IAS., Principal Secretary, MA & UD Dept., Govt.of A.P, Hyd.
2. Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice Chairman, HUDA, Hyd.
3. Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS., Commissioner, MCH, Hyd.
4 Sri.R.V.Chandravadan, IAS., Collector, Hyderabad Dist., Hyderabad
5. Sri.A.K.Mahanthi, IPS., Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad
6. Sri.Rajeshwar Tiwari, IAS., Member Secretary, A.P.P.C.B, Hyd
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| Letter to Sanjay jaju on Charminar precincts |
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Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS.,
Commissioner
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
HYDERABAD |
Sir,
Demolition of shops at Ladbazaar in Charminar precinct as part of
Road widening programme, without obtaining permission
of Heritag Conservation Committee. |
| We have gathered information that a number old shops at Ladbazar toward Chowmahalla palace are being pulled down , may be as part of the road widening programme. These shops are an integral part of the Charminar precinct. As per Regulation 13 of HUDA Zonal Regulations 1981, prior permission has to be obtained from the HUDA who are to act on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee. There is an unambiguous ruling of the AP High Court on this also. We understand the Heritage Conservation Committee is meeting urgently to examine the matter of road widening in that particular area of the Charminar precinct, where the shops are being demolished.. We request you that till such meeting takes place, and HCC is satisfied that the road widening programme is in accordance with their approval given in 2003, the work and the demolition of shops be suspended.. We , therefore, urge upon you to immediately stop this demolition work and await instructions from the Heritage Conservation Committee.
This letter is being endorsed to HUDA Vice-Chairman, the Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, for necessary action.
Yours Faithfully,
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M.Mandal
Heritage Cell |
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Omim Maneckshaw Debara
General Secretary |
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Copy to 1. Sri.Jayesh Ranjan,IAS., Vice-Chairman. HUDA for suitable action.
2. Sri.G.P.Rao, Chairman. Heritage Conservation Committee, HUDA
for suitable action.
3. Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS., (Retd.,) Convener, INTACH, Hyderabad Chapter |
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| Destruction of Heritage |
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Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS
Vice Chairman
HUDA
Begumpet
HYDERABAD |
Dear Sir,
Sub: Destruction of heritage . Visit on 22.11.06 |
Representatives from several NGOs such as the Forum For A Better Hyderabad, Coalition for Peace and Harmony , COVA, Pukaar, Apna Watan, Mr. Burgula Narsinga Rao, a social activist, and Dr. V.K Bawa from Center for Deccan studies and several other prominent individuals visited the old Gandhi Medical College, Basheerbagh and later on Lad bazaar on 22nd November, 2006. Gandhi Medical College, a notified, grade I heritage building, housed the city improvement trust board of the Nizam. It is popularly known as the principal’s office. It doors were found removed and its rear portion has been partly broken apparently due to an attempt to pull it down which was subsequently stopped. The ladies Hydari club, a notified grade II B heritage building, is without doors and windows and its flooring has been removed. The MCH has failed to protect these buildings, in violation of its statutory responsibility to protect heritage buildings and precincts in its jurisdictional area. Please arrange to have the buildings restored in accordance with the conservation regulations. Contrary to a statement by MCH Additional Commissioner that the MCH has stopped the demolition work and sealed the building until further orders, vide Indian Express dated 18.11.06, we found that the City Improvement Trust building and the Hyadri club were not sealed but were wide open. Further, work was not at all stopped but was going on in full swing. We have documented our findings for further action, if required.
It seems that before handling over the premises to the developer, permission was not obtained from the heritage conservation committee, as required in respect of heritage buildings. We would like to know how this omission happened and what action is proposed against the delinquent persons and to prevent recurrence. The matter must also be referred to the Heritage Conservation Committee immediately, for their suitable action.
We would also like to know what instructions were issued to the developer at the time of handing over the heritage building. A copy of the letter containing these instructions and the memorandum/agreement signed by the developers may also be furnished to us. We ask for this information under the Right to Information Act.
We also fail to understand the need for construction of a mall, etc., in the erstwhile Gandhi Medical College premises. Instead, what Hyderabad needs is more parks and open space & reducing the pressure of traffic.
Ladbazar
Ladbazar is within the Charminar precinct and road widening and removal of old buildings having heritage features, require the prior approval of the heritage conservation committee. In the judgment on Writ petition no 20387 of 2001, the High Court ruled that such permission was a must. “There cannot be any doubt whatsoever that having regard to the policy decision taken by the State and keeping in view Regulation no 13 of HUDA Zoning Regulations Act 1981, the requirements there under must be complied with before taking up the Zonal Development Plans in Heritage Precinct no 10”.
Notwithstanding Regulation 13 and the aforesaid judgment, a number of mulgis (shops) of the Deccan style of construction, which was very popular during the nizam period, were found recently demolished, for road widening. This is changing the character of the city and is clearly in violation of concept of precinct and the state’s own heritage regulations.
We are surprised that even the proposal submitted by the govt’s own appointed consultant architect for the Lad Bazaar project, which sought to preserve the heritage building and shops, has not been considered.
We refer you to a report in the Deccan Chronicle dated 21.11.06, page 3, last paragraph. The same report also quotes a statement made by Additional Commissioner, MCH, if we go about saving every old structure there, that way the entire Old City will have to be left untouched”. It is only to avoid such situations that an expert body like the Heritage Regulation Committee was formed and elaborate provisions stipulated under Regulation 13 of the HUDA Zoning regulations 1981. The officials of the MCH are required to have respect for the state’s own law. This arbitrary action and insensitive attitude of the MCH and other concerned authorities must change.
Thanking you,
(M. VEDAKUMAR)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
C.C to: 1. Sri.G.P.Rao, Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, HUDA, Hyd.
2. Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS., Commission, MCH, Hyd.
3. Sri.R.V.Chandravadan, IAS., Collector, Hyderabad Dist., Hyderabad
4 Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS., (Retd.,), Convenor, INTACH A.P.,Chapter, Hyd
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| Letter ON Moulali Kaman |
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Date: 29.6.2006 |
Sri.G.P.Rao, IAS.,(Retd.,)
Chairman
Heritage Conservation Committee
1-8-323, Paigah Palace, Opp. Police Lines
Begumpet
SECUNDERABAD -3
Dear Sir,
Sub: Moula Ali Kaman - Report in the newspapers dtd. 29.6.2006.
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Having heard reports that a truck hit and damaged a part of the above gate, a few representatives from the Heritage Cell of the Forum For a Better Hyderabad visited the site on 28.6.06, and observed that it was indeed so. Today, reports have come in newspapers, such as the Hindu and the Deccan Chronicle, and a few other papers on the incident
Reportedly, a view was already taken by the Malkajgiri Municipality , under whose area of operation the Gate falls, that due to obsolescence and for the purpose of widening the road, the arch should be demolished, and a wider arch constructed over a taller gate. As sentiments were attached with the gate and the local peoples resisted the proposed demolition, negotiations were started with the local peoples and also some religious heads, including the enhancement of the amount to be spent.
By various reports, the gate is 200 – 250 years old. ( See the Hindu and the Deccan Chronicle of 29.6.06 attached herewith).
Moula Ali Kaman is the gateway to the famous Hazrat Ali shrine in Moula Ali. It is the practice of the devout to first stop at the Kaman, offer their respects, and then move on to the shrine of Hazrat Ali in Moula Ali. R & B engineers reportedly observed that the arch was unsafe, but as there are lots of sentiments attached to the Kaman, they have left the decision to the discretion of the local populace, as per a news paper report.
As of now, the structure is not a notified heritage building, but Hyderabad abounds in structures which have heritage features but are not yet notified as heritage building. Identification and notification of heritage buildings is an on-going process. That is why no structure which prima facie has heritage features and a long history any important association, even if not notified as a heritage building, should be tampered with till full investigations are made. Once a heritage structure is lost, it cannot be retrieved and is lost to the city.
In the circumstances, we request as follows:
1.A team of conservation experts may be deputed immediately to examine the heritage features of the structure, including its history and other associations, and the fact of its being a landmark in the area. The opinions of conservationist organizations should be taken, separately, or in a group discussion/ or discussions
2.Local sentiments should be respected and nothing should be done in a unilateral manner
3.Meanwhile, necessary and adequate repair should be made to the gate and the arch, so as to avoid any risk from its falling down. There should be proper policing to control the movement of heavy vehicles through the gate
4.The submission from the state archaeology department should be checked and given utmost consideration
In fine, nothing should be done in haste, and a consensus should be worked out.
If at all necessary, reconstruction of the gate and the arch should be undertaken but only by expert conservation architects. But this should be a final recourse, after the consent of all concerned.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
Copy to:
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Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice-Chairman, HUDA , Hyderabad
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Dr.J.Kedareeshwari, Director, State Archeology & Museums, Hyd.
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Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS., (Retd.,), Convenor, INTACH Hyd.Chapter, Hyd.
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Sri.Samson, Commissioner, Malkajgiri Municipality, Secunderabad
- Sri.Premji, Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO), Malkajgiri, Secunderabad
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| Letter ON Chowmahalla |
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Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS.,
Commissioner
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
HYDERABAD
Sir,
Subject: Chowmahalla palace - Report in the Deccan Chronicle dated 24.6.06.
We refer to a report in the Deccan Chronicle of date stating that illegal encroachments have taken place and construction has taken place, and continuing, around Chowmahalla Palace, which is a notified Heritage Building under Serial No 35, Grade I. We enclose a copy of the report, which is self-explanatory.
We submit as follows:
1.The Chowmahalla Palace is a notified Heritage Building under Serial No 35, Grade I. It is also situated in the Charminar Precinct. The constructions coming in the close vicinity of the palace, its walls and compound, violate the protection offered to a notified heritage building under various clauses Regulation 13 of of HUDA Zoning Regulations 1981, in particular, sub-clauses 2 and 7 thereof. No permission was also sought for in the matter from HUDA, acting on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee
2.Please immediately stop any further construction or alterations near the palace. Please also have the site visited and have a status report. This obligation is incumbent upon you as protector of heritage property. (Under state government G.O. Ms.No. 263 M.A., dt.14.5.2003 for MCH only).In this connection, we draw your attention also to the A.P. High Court’s final judgment in the W.P. no 7631 of 2002, in which a brief reference was made by the Court on Chowmahalla Palace, namely,
“It was conceded that the Chowmahalla Palace was a Heritage building” ( by the respondent parties, MCH being one of them).
We shall be glad if you please take immediate action in the matter
Yours sincerely,
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
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Sri.S.P.Singh,IAS., Principal Secretary, MA & UD Dept., Govt.of A.P., Hyd.
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Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice Chairman, HUDA, Begumpet, Hyd..
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Sri.G.P.Rao, IAS., Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee, Hyd
- Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS., (Retd.,), Convenor, INTACH Hyd.Chapter, Hyd
- The Chief Executive, Chow Mahalla Palace
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Sri.S.P.Singh, IAS.,
Principal Secretary
MA & UD Department,
Govt.of Andhra Pradesh
Secretariat
HYDERABAD
Dear Sir,
Sub: Taramati Baradari - Report in Deccan Chronicle dt 13.3.06 captioned
“Baradari isn't anybody's jagir” - regarding.
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We refer to the above report in the Deccan Chronicle dated 13.3.06, and enclose a copy thereof for ready reference. Normally, any public monument should be accessible for visit to a member of the public during certain specified hours, may be on payment of some fees. We shall be glad to know what rules, if any, have been laid down regarding the visit of members of the public to the above building, whether the building and/or its compound, even partly, is available for private use, whether any fees are charged for private use, and which authority is controlling the use of the building and its compound, and whether any memorandum of understanding has been drawn with the Tourism Development Corporation, and if so, what are the terms thereof. Thanking you in anticipation. Yours Faithfully,
(M.MANDAL)
P.Convenor, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
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Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice-Chairman, HUDA , Hyderabad
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Sri.Nagireddy, IAS., Secretary, Tourism Department, Hyderabad
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Sri. Sri. Raymond Peter, IPS, Chairman & Managing Director, A.P.T.D.C Hyd.,
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Sri. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS.,
Vice-Chairman,
Hyderabad Urban Development Corporation
HYDERABAD
Dear Sir,
Sub: Dilkusha Guest House, Raj Bhavan Road , Notified Heritage building, Grade - III, Serial No 108 (b).
We refer to news reports that the above building is being offered to house the US Consulate General's office till a new office is allotted to him at another location. While welcoming this development, we would like to emphasise that all regulations regarding the use of the building, as required under Regulation 13 of the HUDA Zoning Regulations, 1981 will be strictly complied with in letter and spirit. In particular, we draw attention to the following: 1. The building is a notified heritage building, under grade III. Under Regulation 13.2 of HUDA Zoning Regulations, 1981, certain restrictions are imposed on development / redevelopment / repairs, etc of heritage buildings. Such works require the prior approval of the HUDA Vice chairman, who shall act on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee, vide subsection
(i) of the aforesaid Regulation. Under Regulation 13..9.C the scope for changes for grade III buildings lays down:
“External and internal changes ….can include extensions, additional buildings in the same plot or compound provided that extension/additional building is in harmony with and does not detract from the existing heritage building/precinct especially in terms of height and/ or façade. Reconstruction may be allowed when the building is structurally weak or unsafe or when it has been affected by accidental fire or any other calamity or if reconstruction is required to consume the permissible Floor Space Index and no option other than reconstruction is available.
Under procedure to be followed, it states, “Development permission would be given for changes by the Vice-Chairman, HUDA itself, but in consonance with guidelines, which are to be laid down by the government in consultation with the Heritage Conservation Committee.”
Accordingly, no alterations or additions in the building or its compound should be made until and unless guidelines have been laid down by the government in consultation with the Heritage Conservation Committee. At present no Heritage Conservation Committee exists. The concerned authorities are, therefore, required to wait till a new Heritage Conservation Committee is appointed, and it lays down guidelines, and HUDA, Vice Chairman clears the proposal after ensuring that the contemplated changes in the building/ its compound, are in compliance with these guidelines.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor,
Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
Copy to :
1 . Sri.S.P.Singh, IAS., Principal Secretary , MA & UD Department, Govt.of A.P., Hyd.
2. Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS , Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad.
3. Sri.Aravind Kumar, IAS., Collector & I class Magistrate, Hyderabad Dist., Hyd
4. Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS (Retd.,) Convener, INTACH, Hyd., |
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Sri.Aravind Kumar, IAS.,
Collector & I class Magistrate,
Hyderabad Dist.,
HYDERABAD
Dear Sir,
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Sub: Madras-E-Aliya,Gunfoundry, New 66,Notified Heritage building,
Grade III, Serial No 128 (b).
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We refer to a news report in the Deccan Chronicle dated 5.3.06 regarding the shifting of the Aliya school there from, the use of the building as the office of the District Collectorate, Hyderabad, and consequential modifications/deletions/additions to the building. A copy of the relevant press cutting is enclosed. In this context, we make the following submissions:
1. The building is a notified heritage building, under grade III. Under Regulation 13.2 of HUDA Zoning Regulations, 1981, certain restrictions are imposed on development / redevelopment / repairs, etc of heritage buildings. Such works require the prior approval of the HUDA Vice chairman, who shall act on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee, vide subsection (i) of the aforesaid Regulation. Under Regulation 13..9.C the scope for changes for grade III buildings lays down: “ external and internal changes ….can include extensions, additional buildings in the same plot or compound provided that extension/additional building is in harmony with and does not detract from the existing heritage building/precinct especially in terms of height and/ or façade. Reconstruction may be allowed when the building is structurally weak or unsafe or when it has been affected by accidental fire or any other calamity or if reconstruction is required to consume the permissible Floor Space Index and no option other than reconstruction is available. Under procedure to be followed, it states, “Development permission would be given for changes by the Vice Chairman, HUDA itself, but in consonance with guidelines, which are to be laid down by the government in consultation with the Heritage Conservation Committee.” Accordingly, no alterations or additions in the building or its compound should be made until and unless guidelines have been laid down by the government in consultation with the Heritage Conservation Committee. At present no Heritage Conservation Committee exists. The concerned authorities are, therefore, required to wait till a new Heritage Conservation Committee is appointed, and it lays down guidelines, and HUDA, Vice Chairman clears the proposal after ensuring that the contemplated changes in the building/ its compound, are in compliance with these guidelines.
2. We enclose a write up on the school, which is self-explanatory. From this document it will be evident the school is an integral and inseparable part of the heritage building, and its history of being used as a school with so many historical associations, is an essential part of its heritage character. The use of the building for any other purpose will detract from its heritage character. We, therefore, appeal that the building be continued to be used as the school, to retain its heritage character. Its use for any other purpose needs to have the approval of the Heritage Conservation Committee, when it will be formed.
3. Finally, although there is no bar to the transfer of ownership or lease of a heritage building to another hand, such transfer, in the fitness of things should await the approval of the Heritage Conservation Committee, when it will be formed.
4. The absence of a Heritage Conservation Committee at present precludes the scope for any change of ownership/lease, alterations or additions to the building or in its premises, which have to await the formation of a new Heritage Conservation Committee. We are of the considered view that there is no compelling necessity to initiate any of the above changes, till a new Heritage Conservation Committee is formed. We submit accordingly.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(VEDAKUMAR.M)
Convenor,
Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad
Copy to :
1.Sri.S.P.Singh, IAS., Principal Secretary , MA & UD Department, Govt.of A.P., Hyd.
2.Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Vice-Chairman, HyderabadUrban Devlopment Corporation, Hyd
3. Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS , Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad , Hyd.
4. Sri.Shravan Kumar, IAS (Retd.,) Convener, INTACH, Hyd., |
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Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS
Commissioner
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
Hyderabad.
Dear Sir,
We refer to our letter, dated 3.11.05 to you. A copy of the letter is enclosed for your ready reference.
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We have since identified several buildings, which, prima facie have heritage value and deserve to be notified as heritage buildings. This, together with a route map, is enclosed.
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We have engaged an architect to document the relevant particulars of these buildings, and also of others – if any, having heritage value, and deserve to be notified as heritage buildings. We shall submit these to you, and to HUDA and the Heritage Conservation Committee, within 15 days. Meanwhile, we have apprised HUDA and the Heritage Conservation Committee suitably in the matter. Kindly ensure that these buildings are not interfered with during the road extension till our final advice to you. We are making this request to you, especially in view of the report in the Hindu of 25.11.05 under “ Road widening drive on without hitch” that “ From Charminar to Faluknama 208 properties are identified for removal and of these 45 are pulled down”.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours Sincerely,
(M.VEDAKUMAR)
Convener, Heritage Cell
Forum For A Better Hyderabad,
Encl: 1. Letter Dated 3-11-2005
Road Map and list of Heritage Structures (Page 1 to 6)
Copy To: 1. Vice Chairman, HUDA.
2. Chairman, Heritage Conservation Committee
3. Convenor, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter.
With request to notify the building as per list, as Heritage Buildings after due examination.
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IMPACT DAY-9 th June, 2006 |
IMPACT DAY is a national day of volunteer service at Deloitte involving nearly 30,000 people across US and India
on Friday, June 9, 2006, Deloitte in association with Heritage Cell, Forum For A Better Hyderabad, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter, State Archeology Department, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) and Hyderabad Urban Development Corporation (HUDA) has organised one day of service at the following monuments and heritage precincts cross the city
1) Mushq Mahal , Attapur
2) Sita Rambagh Temple, Attapur
3) Paigah Tombs, Santosh Nagar
4) Premamathi, Golconda
5) Fortification Baradari, Malkajgiri
6) Old Jail Complex, Monda Market
7) Saidanima Tomb, Ranigunj
8) Clock Tower - Mehoob College - St.Mary's Church -YMCA , (all) Secunderbad
Sri.M.Vedakumar, Convenor, Heritage Cell of Forum For A Better Hyderabad and Sri.Sajjad Shahid, Member, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter played a key role in finalizing the sites by considering the history and required restoration work. Sri.K.Prabhakar, Co-ordinator, Children's Educational Academy has co-ordinated with the Department of Archeology, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) and Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) for permission and necessary co-operation.
The servicing to the monuments was inaugurated by Major General Sri.L.K.Gupta, AVSM, INTACH Chapter Division, New Delhi at 9.00 a.m. at Mushq Mahal, Attapur.
The following dignitaries have attended at the Inaugural Session as Guests of Honours.
Sri.Kumar Kolin- Deputy Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting India Pvt.Ltd.,
Sri.Shravan Kumar, (retd.,) IAS-Convenor, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter,
Sri.Suseel Kumar , (retd.,) IPS., Member, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter,
Sri.M.Vedakumar, Convenor, Heritage Cell, Forum For A Better Hyderabad
Dr.J.Kedareeshwari, Director, State Archaeology & Museums
Dr.V.K.Bawa, IAS., (Retd.,) Member, INTACH, Hyderabad
Smt.Lalitha Gir, Member, INTACH, Hyderabad
Later the servicing, as per the requirement at each of the above mentioned sites was carried on. At each site the volunteers from Deloitte, Heritage Cell of Forum For A Better Hyderabad and other associates took active part in the restoration of heritage sites.
The programme came to an end with a congregation at 4 p.m. at Clock Tower. The following dignitaries have attend as Guests of Honour.
Sri.Kumar Kolin- Deputy Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting India Pvt.Ltd.,
Sri.Jayesh Ranjan, IAS., Managing Director & Vice Chairman, HUDA, Hyd.
Sri.Sanjay Jaju, IAS., Commissioner, MCH, Hyderabad
Sri.M.Vedakumar, Convenor, Heritage Cell, Forum For A Better Hyderabad.
Dr.M.Mandal, Convenor, Right to Information Act, Forum For A Better Hyderabad.
Sri.Maheep Singh Thaper, Planner, Hyderabad
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From left to right: Sri.Shravan Kumar, Dr.J.Kedareeshwari,
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Dr.J.Kedareeshwari,Sri.Shravan Kumar
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Professionals care for Hyderabad
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On
Friday, June 3, 2005,
Deloitte in association with Heritage Cell,
Forum for a Better
Hyderabad
and INTACH Hyderabad Chapter organized a one day of
service at various monuments and heritage precincts cross the
city. As part of this activity, we have identified the
following buildings, which we want to bring considerable
difference to.
1. Shaikhpet Sarai, 2.Hakim’s Tomb, 3. Abdullah
Qutb Shah Tomb,
Sixth King (Quli Qutb Shah Tombs), 4. Mehboob Chowk
(Sl.No. 92 Code No. 2.41) Grade II , 5.Deccan Button Factory,
Husaini Alam, Near Charminar.
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MPACT
Day is a national day of volunteer service at Deloitte involving
nearly 30,000 people across US and India. Each of the
offices is dedicated the day to volunteering in their
communities which gave every member of Deloitte the opportunity
to make a direct and measurable difference. In their
Hyderabad Office, over 2,000 Deloitte volunteers are worked
together with our community. With this effort,
Deloitte made a sustainable IMPACT through proving service for
the monuments in this beautiful city of Hyderabad.
On June
3rd, 2005 at 10.00 am at Shaikhpet Sarai, a number of
dignitaries including Mr.Kumar Kolin – Deputy Managing
Director R10, Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., Shri
Shravan Kumar (retd.)IAS - Convenor INTACH Hyderabad
Chapter, Shri V.K.Bawa (retd) IAS, Chairman Center for Deccan Studies Sri.M.Vedakumar, Convenor, Heritage Cell,
Forum For A Better Hyderabad, Dr.J.Kedareswari,
Director Archaeology & Museums Department, Shri.Sajjad Shahid
and Smt.P.Anuradha Reddy, Core Committee Members of INTACH
and many other heritage activists graced the occasion..
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Sri Kumar
Kolin, Deputy Managing Director,
Deloitte, Dr. J. Kedareeswari,
Director, State Archeology Museum,
Sri Shravan Kumar, Convenor INTACH-Hyderabad,
Sri M. Vedakumar - Convenor,
Heritage Cell, Forum For A Better
Hyderabad and a member of Deloitte
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For the
school children and teachers
as
an Awareness Programme conducted on 04.05.2005 at 7.30 a.m. at
Charminar precincts
Hyderabad
the legendary city with 400 years of grandeur and affluence history
is renowned for its elegant monuments and precincts. To discover
Hyderabad culture, architecture civic achievements lay by Qutub
Shahi and Asaf Jahis, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter and
Heritage cell, Forum for a Better Hyderabad jointly organized a
Heritage Walk for School children and teachers belonging to heritage
clubs of various schools in twin cities on 4 May 2005.
Mr.Umapathi, Retd, IAS, Core Committee Member, INTACH
flagged off the Heritage Walk. Mr. Veda Kumar.
Convener, Heritage Cell, Forum for a better Hyderabad attended the
walk. The participants gathered at 7AM at the historical monument
Charminar.
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Mr.
Umapathi, Committee Member - INTACH is flagged off the 'Heritage
Walk'. Mr. Vedakumar - Convenor
of Heritage Cell is seen
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SHAHI KHAZANA,
the Heritage building presently accommodating, the municipal
office is seen behind the Heritage Walkers.
Mr. M. Vedakumar,
Mr. M. Kashinath, teacher and students |
The walk
enabled the participants to visit JAMI MASJID, MECCA MASJID,
AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL, UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE, LAAD BAZAAR, SHAHI
KHAZANA, MOTI GALI PRECINCTS, Old SECRETARIAT, SHAHI JILAU KHANA,
CHOWMAHALLA PALACE.
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length of the walk was 1.5kms and time taken was 2hrs. The walk
concluded at
Chowmahalla Palace.
The walk
made the participants gain the knowledge about the grandeur and
elegancy of the monuments. The entire walk was inspired by the
valuable information let out by Mr. Vedakumar.M, Convenor,
Heritage Cell and Mr. Kashinath, the Resource person from A.P.,
Tourism. The participants were amused by knowing the historical and
architectural values of the monuments and precincts. This tour was
supported by A.P.Tourisum.
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right from its formation, has a Heritage Cell. Its aims and
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To work for the conservation of
already identified Heritage Buildings and Heritage Precincts.
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To work for the identification new
Heritage Buildings and Heritage Precincts.
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To create awareness and an opinion
among the general public, important power groups and opinion
makers, teachers and students, of the need for and specific
issues of Heritage Conservation and Promotion, by using
various media of communication, and formation of heritage
clubs.
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To create an updated and easily
accessible Data Bank on Heritage Conservation.
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To liaise and network with the
state government, the various other authorities, e.g., the ASI
of the central and state governments, HUDA, MCH, Heritage
Conservation Committee, Tourism Department, Technical
Institutes, other interested organizations like Intach, etc.
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WORKSHOPS
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INTACH
(DELHI) HECS
(The
Heritage Education & Communication Service)
INTACH
(HYDERABAD)
(Indian
National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage)
&
FBH (Forum
For A Better Hyderabad)
A two day
workshop on Heritage Awareness for school teachers was
inaugurated by Dr. J Geeta Reddy, Hon'ble Minister for Tourism & Sugar at 9.30 A.M on 9th August, 2004 at Hyderabad Pubic School,
Begumpet. She said, she is proud of Hyderabad's multiplicity of
cultures, which can be safe guarded by preserving the monuments.
INTACH (BECS) Delhi, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter and Forum For A
Better Hyderabad organized this workshop jointly. The intention
is to bring awareness about preserving of Heritage precincts,
Monuments as well as to set up Heritage Clubs in Schools to
motivate students to take interest in the subject.
On the first
day the participants were guided by the eminent resource persons
along with Dr. Shobita Punja, Honorary Consultant, Heritage
Education & Commission Service and followed by a visit of
Heritage site.
The second day
began with a Heritage walk from Gulzar House to Charminar, Mecca
Masjid, Lad Bazar, Chow Mohalla etc between 7.30 AM and 9.30 AM.
Later, the participants were divided into groups and were
assigned practical work on heritage, which was followed by
lecture by Dr. V.K Bawa on monuments, Enlightening about rules
and regulations of heritage by Dr. M MandaI, a member of
Heritage Cell, Powerpoint presentation on Heritage buildings and
monuments in Rome by Mr. M. Veda Kumar, Convenor Heritage Cell.
The two-day
workshop came to an end with the concluding session attended by
Mr. S. P Singh, Secretary, Tourism and he gave away certificates
to all participants. On the occasion Mr. S.P Sing quoted,
present identification of heritage depends on the past.
(V. Madhan
Mohan Reddy)
Coordinator
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INTACH
and Forum For A Better Hyderabad organized a workshop
for school children and teachers of twin cities on the
topic “HERITAGE AWARENESS” and “SETTING
OF HERITAGE CLUBS” on 25th Feb, 2004 at Rahat Mahal,
Princess Esin Women’s Educational Centre, Purani
Haveli.
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Mr.Shravan
Kumar, I.A.S former Chief Secretary, Govt of A.P., was the
Chief Guest and inaugurated the workshop, presided over
by Dr.V.K.Bawa, Guests of Honour were Mr.Susheel Kumar,
IFS, Director General of Police and Mrs.Rafat Hussain, Director,
Princess Esin Women’s Educational centre, Dr.M.Mandal,
Member, Forum For A Better Hyderabad and Mr.M.Veda Kumar
were present. Mr.Barry Richards Joyce, Heritage Conservationist,
Head of World Heritage city, Derbyshire, UK, Mr.S.P.Shorey
designated conversationalist, Sri.G.S.V.Suryanarayana Murthy,
Conservation Architect, Mr.Mahip Singh Thapar, Urban Planner,
Mr.Shahid Sajjad, Conservation engineer were the source
persons. They made their presence felt by giving their valuable
activities and suggestions. Princess Muffakham Jah Bahadur,
Chairman, Nizam’s Hyderabad Women’s Association
trust gave away participation certificates to the students
and teachers.
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is addressing to the participants.
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Mr.Shahid Sajjad, Mr.Susheel Kumar, Dr.V.K.Bawa and
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The
workshop was designed by Mr.M.Veda Kumar, with an intention
to spread the message of conservation of old monuments and
precincts among the younger generations and invoke in them
belongingness towards their own culture and heritage. Students
and teachers who attended the workshop will in turn go back
and inspire their fellow beings and extend this message
to larger audience.
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Students
and teachers from 15 schools partook the workshop. Mr.Shravan
Kumar, the Chief Guest presided over the meeting and informed
the basic objectives of spreading the message on culture
and heritage. Mr.Shorey, insisted on preventing encroachment,
construction of illegal buildings near the monuments. Monuments
can be conserved through democratic and legal means. Mr.Suryanarayana
insisted on the involvement of students and educational
institution in this work to stop any more damage to the
precincts.
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The
participants taking a note of the historical importance of
the heritage
precincts
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Dr.Bawa
ever suggested that schools can adopt the nearby monuments
and precincts. A young INTACH Club can be formulated and
this responsibility be handed over to them. Mr.Mahip Singh
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participants were delighted when Mr.Sajjad Shahid informed
about the giving of heritage awards to the deserving members.
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All
the participants were amused to visit some part of Purani
Haveli like Hasant Mahal, Nizam’s Museum and wardrobe
hall. The curator of museum Mr.Bhaskar Rao guided and detailed
them the description.
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The
teacher and students actively involved in an interaction
session with Mr.Barry Richards Joyce and carried home an
immense increase in their knowledge.
His
Excellent Highness Prince Muffakham Jah Bahadur graced the
occasion and gave away the participation certificates to
all.
Mr.Veda
Kumar concluded the session by giving his valuable suggestions
and vote of thanks.
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