NMA Refuses Permission For New Constructions Around Rajarani Temple In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In order to put an end to fast spreading concrete structures around Rajarani temple in Old Town of Odisha capital, the National Monument Authority (NMA) has refused to give permission to new constructions within the prohibited zone of the monument.

The NMA had recently received an application seeking permission for construction of multi-storey building within the regulated area from a resident of Hatasahi in Old Town. Citing threat to structural stability of the temple, the Authority said no new constructions beyond the height of 7.5 metre can be allowed close to the temple, according to a TNIE report.

While several constructions have come up around the 11th century temple in violation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, the NMA continues to get applications for new constructions within 100 metre of the Centrally-protected monument.