New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Taking note of the deteriorating condition of the historic Delhi Gate in Najafgarh, MCD has started assessing the extent of restoration required, officials said on Friday.
The development follows a letter by Najafgarh ward councillor Amit Kharkhari, who had flagged the condition of the notified heritage structure and sought urgent repair and conservation measures, they said.
"An archaeologist has visited the site. The scope of the work will be finalised after a detailed assessment," a Heritage Cell official said.
In his letter dated April 23, the councillor had said the Delhi Gate, which holds historical and cultural significance, showed visible signs of structural damage and deterioration during earlier inspections conducted with civic officials and the Heritage Cell team in 2023-24.
Urging authorities to immediately repair the structure to prevent it from further decay and preserving its legacy, the councillor called for time-bound execution of the work.
The historic monument located in southwest Delhi witnessed a fierce clash that broke out between sepoys and British forces in 1857.
The gate, which was built around 1770 as part of a bastion commissioned by Najaf Khan, a powerful minister in Delhi during the waning years of Mughal rule, has deteriorated over the years and has been partially damaged.
Officials indicated that further technical evaluation will guide the conservation plan, as the civic body is evaluating the measures needed to stabilise and restore the heritage site.