Daijiworld Media Network- Panaji (AJD)
Panaji, Feb 23: The Rs 2.9-crore project for the restoration and beautification of Cabo de Rama fort has hit a roadblock as the directorate of archives and archaeology (DAA) has raised an issue over ownership of the monument.
The ambitious project was taken up by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s (GTDC). The 12th-century fort is located at Canacona.
The DAA director has stated “The fort is a protected monument of the directorate as per the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1978 and Rules, 1980. The said fort premise is under the directorate’s ownership and NOC of this directorate is mandatory.”
A GTDC official, however, stated that the project will be taken up as it has been okayed by the cabinet and has also received financial approval.