Har govt to declare ‘Kachi Khera’ as protected site

Chandigarh, Sep 2 (PTI) The historical site of ‘KachiKhera’ in Palwal district will be declared a protectedarchaeological site, Haryana government said today. The Haryana government has a plan to declare the ancientsite of ‘Kachi Khera’ as protected archaeological site underthe Punjab Ancient and Historical Monuments and ArchaeologicalSites and Remains Act, 1964. A notification in this effect has been issued, aspokesman of the Archeology and Museums Department said. The ancient site of Kachi Khera and mound Kachi Kheraare situated in village Garhi Patti, Tehsil Hodal in Palwaldistrict. The revenue Khasra/Kila number 449/66 will also beincluded under the state protection, he said. The site spread on an area of 39 Kanal and 14 Marla is atpresent under the ownership of Gram Panchayat Garhi Patti. Itbelongs to different cultural phases, i.e. ranging fromPainted Grey Ware cultural period to Kushana period. The state government has stated that the matter would betaken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period oftwo months from the date of publication of the notification inthe official gazette, together with objections andsuggestions, if any, from any person with respect to theproposal which may be received by the Principal Secretary,Archeology and Museums Department, Haryana, Chandigarh, thespokesman added. PTI CHS SRY RGSRY