ASI has failed in protecting historical sites: Activist
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
OLD GOA, DEC 9
Social activist Baptist Pereira from Corlim on Wednesday accused Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of its failure of conserving historical sites of Goa with rapid increase in illegal constructions within the premises of Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral Church at Old Goa and other areas.
“Archaeological Survey of India, which is a powerful tool in safeguarding historical monuments and its areas, could have done a lot in Goa protecting historical and ancient sites of Goa in the last few years,” Pereira told Herald.
“But having its base in Goa itself and that too within the premises of Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, the ASI is not bothered to take a note of a number of illegal structures within its limits and also in the other parts of the State,” alleged Pereira.
“Years prior to April 2010, the ASI had its setback limit of 100 mtrs from the boundaries of historical sites, where no constructions were allowed,” informed Pereira.
“It is shocking for me and people of Goa to note that from April 2010, the setbacks have increased to 300 mtrs for better protection of historical sites and monuments, but for me the major concern is whether the ASI will be capable of maintaining the new setback of 300 mtrs, as earlier ASI failed to take control of its 100 mtrs setback,” asked Pereira.
ASI has failed in protecting historical sites: Activist
OLD GOA, DEC 9 Social activist Baptist Pereira from Corlim on Wednesday accused Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of its failure of conserving historical sites of Goa with rapid increase in illegal constructions within the premises of Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral Church at Old Goa and other areas.
