What are the implications of shared ownership of protected monuments with Waqf Board as reported by ASI in the Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill
Discuss the conflict caused by shared ownership and its impact on heritage conservation.
- Conflict in decision-making: Shared ownership can lead to disputes over maintenance, restoration, and management of the protected monuments between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Waqf Board.
- Inadequate conservation efforts: The overlapping ownership can result in neglect or subpar conservation efforts due to differing priorities and lack of a cohesive conservation approach.
- Delay in implementing preservation measures: Conflicting roles and responsibilities may lead to delays in implementing necessary preservation measures, potentially endangering the monument's heritage value.
- Risk of damage or destruction: The lack of a clear delineation of responsibilities and authority increases the risk of damage or destruction to the protected monument.
- Uncertainty for future preservation: The ongoing conflict over ownership can create uncertainty regarding the long-term preservation and conservation of the heritage site.
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