The Hindu 24.09.2009
MCD approves Jama Masjid re-development plan
Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI: After having been in the pipeline for over four years, the last hurdle in re-development of the historic Jama Masjid here was cleared on Wednesday with the MCD Standing Committee approving the project.
The MCD had earlier faced criticism for its original plan which mentioned an underground parking and heritage malls. But all this has now been done away with and the Delhi Urban Arts Commission has given the go-ahead to the MCD. The plan was submitted to the Delhi High Court which too cleared it about two weeks ago.
Architect Pradeep Sachdeva made a presentation during the meeting of the MCD Standing Committee.
MCD officials said the work would start by this year-end as a detailed project report is yet to be prepared.
