Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 25: Exploring and developing the potential of Maharaja’s “Gole Mahal” as one of the listed Dogra heritages cum tourist destination will also boost both tourism and employment generation in the temple city, stated senior BJP leader and JMC Councilor from Ward-41, Sanjay Kumar Baru here, today.
Stressing on the protection of the monument Gole Mahal, Sanjay Baru, met the Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr. Raghav Langar and apprised him of the dire need to take immediate steps to restore its glory.
Baru said that the Jammu & Kashmir has got rich history, heritage and culture. Over the decades, due to continued apathy of the concerned, even the finest of the historical master-pieces are being ruined, which gives one a big reason to worry. One such ‘apologetic’ example is the Maharaja’s famous “Gole-Mahal” at Hazuribagh, Bohri in Ward-41 which has badly hurt the sentiments of Dogras especially the locals.
Baru said that the “Gole Mahal ” a Dogra heritage was built by Dogra rulers amid mango orchard in Hazuri Bagh, Talab Tillo area decades ago. The King & Royal members used to visit his beautiful Scenic Palace frequently to ease their stress. The Gole Mahal was built on nearly 7 kanals of land which has suffered extensive damage due to being abandoned, he said.
Sanjay said that the Dogra Mahal suffered damage when a property dealer dismantled a portion of the structure on December 15, 2012, after which, the then State Government declared 150 years old Gole Mahal as Heritage Site on the recommendation of Jammu & Kashmir Heritage Authority in 2013.
Divisional Commissioner ensured the BJP leader that the Jammu & Kashmir administration is taking every step to ensure the protection of heritage sites. He appreciated the genuine concern raised about the Gole Mahal and said that the necessary steps will be taken further to ensure that the heritage site is developed on the lines as envisioned by the Dogras and in line with the protection of heritage site.
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