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The gazette notification declaring the State government’s intention to declare the building a protected monument was issued on July 27. Meanwhile, the school management has objected to the proposal, claiming that the building was not 156-year-old as projected by a group of old students. Sister Nidhisha, Principal, said that the structure was constructed only in 1920 to accommodate the increasing number of students. “The opinion of experts will be sought and an inquiry will be held before a final decision is taken,” he said. V.
Venu, Secretary, Cultural Affairs, told The Hindu on Thursday that anyone could file their opinion either for or against the proposal, by September 27..