Thursday, 19 December 2013

Manuscripts in danger as admn starts sealing state library

Manuscripts dating back to several hundred years are in danger of being lost to the public memory with the Allahabad Development Authority (ADA) initiating process to seal premises of Rajkiya Pandulipi Pustakalaya in Allahpur area of the city.
Housed in four two-room flats alloted by the ADA in 1977, the library, governed by the Department of Culture, owes Rs 36 lakh to the authority, due to which the allotment has been cancelled, the ADA officials say.
"So far, only one of the flats has been sealed. Other premises will be sealed if the library does not get its allotment restored, as per the norms," an offical informed.
The library officials say the department is waiting for the release of the money which has been approved by top state administration as dues to be paid to the ADA. 

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