Executive Summary:
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi declares the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument and its site plan as a protected monument under Section 4 of The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2004. This decision follows directives from the Supreme Court of India and concerns regarding the monument's alteration, injury, defacement, and potential decay, which is currently under litigation (SLP C 122132019). The notification was issued on August 12, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Protected Monument:
* The Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument and its annexed site plan are declared a protected monument.
Legal Basis:
* This declaration is made under Section 4 of The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2004 (Delhi Act 9 of 2005).
* The decision follows orders from the Supreme Court of India dated 18022025, 25032025, 08042025, 14052025 and 16052025 in SLP C 122132019, "Rajiv Suri Vs Archaeological Survey of India and Ors."
Reasons for Declaration:
* The Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument is at risk of alteration, injury, defacement, and decay.
* A litigation, SLP C 122132019, is pending before the Supreme Court of India regarding the monument.
Impact Analysis:
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the protection of the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument as per the Act.
* Action Required: Ensure the preservation and maintenance of the monument according to the regulations and guidelines.
Archaeological Survey of India and Other Related Parties in SLP C 122132019:
* Impact: Involved in the ongoing litigation concerning the monument's condition and preservation.
* Action Required: Continue to participate in the legal proceedings and comply with any directives from the Supreme Court.
Public/Citizens:
* Impact: Restrictions on activities that could harm or deface the protected monument.
* Action Required: Adhere to regulations regarding the protected monument and report any activities that may threaten its preservation.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of Delhi, responsible for issuing the notification regarding the protected monument.
Gumti of Shaikh Ali: The monument declared as a protected site by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2004: A law enacted by the Delhi government to protect ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites.
Rajiv Suri Vs Archaeological Survey of India and Ors: The title of a Special Leave Petition (Civil) pending before the Supreme Court of India related to the monument.
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, involved in a case related to the monument.
Department of Archaeology, Delhi: The department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi responsible for archaeology.
Vivek Agarwal: Director of the Department of Archaeology, signing the notification.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY
CORRIGENDUM
Delhi, the 12th August, 2025
No.F.3(10)/2025/Archy/ 1479—In the Notification of the Government of the National Capital Territory of
Delhi, Department of Archaeology, No.F.3(10)/2025/Archy/1114 dated the 11th June, 2025 published in Delhi Gazette
of Indian Extraordinary, Part-IV, Issue No. 178 dated the 11th June, 2025, in first paragraph
“Whereas the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in pursuance to the directions of
Hon'ble Supreme Court of India vide Orders dated 18/02/2025, 25/03/2025, 08/04/2025, 14/05/2025 and 16/05/2025
in the matter SLP (C) 12213/2019 titled 'Rajiv Suri Vs Archaeological Survey of India and Ors' hereby declares the
Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument specified in the Schedule and Site Plan annexed hereto, to be a protected monument
in exercise of the powers conferred by the Section 4 of The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2004 (Delhi Act 9 of 2005)”,
shall be read as,
“Whereas as the Gumti of Shaikh Ali monument has been subject to alteration, injury, defacement and is in
danger of falling into decay, which has led to a litigation, i.e., SLP (C) 12213/2019 titled 'Rajiv Suri Vs
Archaeological Survey of India and Ors' which is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, and
whereas the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has decided to declare the Gumti of Shaikh
Ali monument specified in the Schedule and Site Plan annexed hereto, to be a protected monument in exercise of
the powers conferred by the Section 4 of The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites
and Remains Act, 2004 (Delhi Act 9 of 2005)”.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
VIVEK AGARWAL, Director
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