REMOVAL OF ENCROACHMENT FROM TOMB OF SHER SHAH IN SASARAM, BIHAR

Minister for Tourism and Culture Smt. Ambika Soni informed the Rajya Sabha today that the Archaeological Survey of India has filed a case before the Hon'ble High Court, Patna praying for removal of the unauthorized and illegal constructions within the protected monument of 'Tomb of Sher Shah' in Sasaram.

The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Patna Circle has approached the District Authority for revival of inlet and outlet channels and to prevent the immersion of idols, washing of cloth, etc. to ensure flow of clean water.

In a written reply she said, for the conservation of the tomb and its proper development, a provision of Rs.23 lakhs has been made for the year 2007-08, details of which are at the annexure.

THE DETAILS OF ITEMS OF WORKS OF CONSERVATION AND PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF SHER SHAH TOMB, SASARAM, BIHAR DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2007-08

Item of Works	Estimated Amount
(i) Conservation of Graveyard around the tomb, construction of pathway and other developmental works.	Rs.5,00,000
(ii) Conservation of flanking kiosks, boundary wall including development of main entrance of the tomb	Rs.5,00,000/-
(iii) Minor repairs of the monuments and day to day maintenance, clearance of aquatic and chocked outlet and provision of hume pipe to pass out the surplus water from ancient tank to outlet channel.	Rs.8,00,000/-
(iv) Provision for Toilet Blocks, store/camp office and fixing of cultural Notice Board etc.	Rs.5,00,000
Total:	Rs. 23,00,000