The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday expressed concern over the visit of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha participated in prayers at the ruins of the eighth-century Martand Sun temple at Mattan in Anantnag, a day after the visit
ASI officials said that no permission was sought from the conservation body for these prayers, and added that the issue has been raised with the Union Territory administration.
Rule 7(1) of the Ancient Monuments And Archeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959 says that no meetings, receptions, parties, conferences or entertainment events can be held on the premises of protected monuments without prior permission from the Central government. The rule states,
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday hit out at the BJP-led Central government after L-G Manoj