SC seeks response from ASI on night viewing of Taj Mahal

August 22, 2016 20:52

The Supreme Court has sought response from the Archaeological Survey of India on a plea filed by an advocate seeking permission for visitors at Taj Mahal to view the marble mausoleum at night upto the central tank.

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur issued notice to ASI and other concerned authorities while seeking their reply in two weeks.

The order came on an application filed by advocate Ajay Agrawal, a BJP leader, said that visitors often complain that the view of the 17th century monument was not clear by the naked eyes because of such large distance.

He said that visitors should be allowed to go upto the Central Tank, about 150 metres away from the main monument.

In support of his argument, Agrawal referred the report dated January 4, 2000 of Krishan Mahajan, the then Court Commissioner in this case, who recommended night viewing of Taj from Central Tank after going through security and all other aspects.

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