7 months ago
Deccani Garden Faces Threat from Golf Course Expansion
The Deccani Garden, also known as Qutb Shahi Bagh, is a very old and important place in Hyderabad.
It is protected by the government, but a golf course is expanding and causing problems.
They are filling parts of the old fort with soil and building new areas for golf, which is making it hard for people to visit.
Some parts of the fort are even being used as places to hit golf balls.
This is making the old structures weak and is not allowing people to enjoy the history.
Also, farmers who used to farm on this land are upset because the government took their land and did not give them proper compensation.
They are asking for justice and their land back.
The historic Deccani Garden (Qutb Shahi Bagh) is being threatened by the expansion of a local golf course.
Sections of the ancient fort walls have been turned into a 'Tee Box' for golfers, restricting public access.
Despite being a protected monument, the ASI has not responded to the ongoing activities.
Farmers who lost 52 acres of land to the golf course are demanding compensation and justice.
The Hyderabad Golf Association claims they have all necessary permissions and are protecting the site.
- Who
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA), Farmers Association of Naya Qila Golconda Fort
- What
- Expansion of golf course threatening historic Deccani Garden and farmers' land
- Where
- Golconda, Hyderabad
- When
- Ongoing, with recent activities observed at night
- Why
- Golf course expansion and land acquisition for the course
Key facts
- Location
- Golconda, Hyderabad
- Protected by
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Current Issue
- Golf course expansion threatening historic structures
- Farmers' Land
- 52 acres acquired, compensation pending
- Legal Protection
- Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
Quotes
BVK Raju
President of the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA)
“The golf course has been in use for over a decade and has received the National Tourism Award three times as the ‘Best Tourism-Friendly Golf Course’, along with the industry award for ‘Best Heritage Golf Course’. The tagline proudly proclaims, ‘In harmony with heritage’.”
thehansindia.com
“The golf course was allowed to be developed in the balance area. It is in this demarcated area that the golf course work is being undertaken now with the permission and supervision of the ASI.”
thehansindia.com
