Haryana govt stops restoration of heritage building, says no approval was obtained

Chandigarh | Wednesday | 13th June, 2018

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The facade of Nahan Kothi in Panchkula The facade of Nahan Kothi in PanchkulaTHE RESTORATION of the historic Nahan Kothi situated in Panchkula has been stopped. The 160-year-old Nahan Kothi building is the only remnant of the 19th century British architecture in Panchkula, according to the archaeology department. But Director-General Praveen Kumar vetoed involving another department, and began the restoration work as per his own plan. Hence the name Nahan Kothi was given to this building. Sources said the officials of Department of Archaeology and Museums, Haryana, had made a proposal for restoration of the monument in February..