No.2(1)/2004-HCC

B. Other matters:

1. Inclusion of modern Post-Independence iconic buildings in heritage list – criteria thereof.

The above matter was considered by the HCC at its various meetings including on 10.09.2013, 12.11.2013, 08.05.2014, 11.08.2014 and 31.12.2015. As per HCC’s observations, the matter in respect of the criteria adopted was taken up with various authorities including authorities abroad. Response have been received from Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), Ahmedbad Municipal Corporation as well as Chennai Metropolitan area authority only. Further the relevant information have also been collected in respect of the following:

  1. Auckland Council
  2. Ontario Regulations
  3. Heritage for Ireland

The matter was discussed with a view to have an in-depth examination of the issue which has wide implementations. The HCC decided to constitute a Sub-Committee comprising of the following, who would submit its report to HCC within 3 months:

1. Shri Samir Mathur, Member HCC .... Chairman of Sub-Committee
2. Dr. Narayani Gupta, Member HCC .... Member Sub-Committee
3. Chief Planner, TCPO, Member HCC .... Member Sub-Committee
4. ADG (Arch.), Member HCC .... Member Sub-Committee

2. Representations against demolition of Hall of Nation etc., Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The matter was taken up in context of various representations received on the subject including from M/s Raj Rewal Associates, INTACH etc. The members of the HCC expressed their views in the matter. The HCC observed that under the relevant clause of Unified Building bye-laws of Delhi, the HCC regulations apply only to heritage sites precincts/ Natural feature areas, the list of which has been notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi.

The building about which the representations have been received does not figure in the notified list of heritage buildings/precincts/Natural feature areas. The HCC, therefore, observed that it cannot consider any such matter which does not fall within its purview as per the mandate of the Committee.

Hence, the representation is not accepted.

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Also of note,

3. Development of Maulana Azad Bhawan at Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – Letter received from Department of Urban Development (GNCTD).

The matter was taken up in view of the letter No. 13(131)/UD/MB/2015/258-261 dated 23.03.2016 received from Department of Urban Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD).

It was last considered by the HCC at its meeting held on December 31, 2015. The following observations were made:-

“Letters of request received in the matter from NBCC as well as the Under Secretary, Ministry of Urban Affairs were considered wherein it has been requested that the building in question which is listed in grade-II heritage of the notified list of MCD area may be delisted. The justification given by the NBCC was that the building is in a dilapidated condition and may collapse. The matter was considered by the HCC. It was observed that as per clause 23, there is no provision for delisting of any heritage building/precincts. If the owners desire that can take up the proposal respecting the provisions of clause 23.12 of the Grade-II building premises.

The HCC reiterated its earlier observations of December 31, 2015.