In a formal complaint addressed to the Municipal Commissioner of Anantapur Municipal Corporation and copied to key state officials, the Legal Rights Protection Forum has raised concerns about the installation of a statue of Tipu Sultan in Anantapuram, allegedly in violation of the Supreme Court’s orders.
The complaint highlights the reported efforts of certain groups attempting to erect the Tipu Sultan statue at a public location near Srinivasa Hospital, Subhash Road, Iron Bridge Circle, Anantapur town. It alleges that a pedestal was constructed clandestinely at the site, and on 23 November 2023, prayers were performed at the location by a group, including the Deputy Mayor of Anantapur city.
Here’s the video link documenting the prayers and the intended site for the Tipu Sultan statue.
The Legal Rights Protection Forum emphasizes the illegality of installing statues in public places and cites the Supreme Court’s explicit directive in its judgment. The Court’s order, as per Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No:8519/2006, clearly prohibits state governments from granting permission for the installation of statues or structures in public roads, pavements, sidewalks, and other public utility places.
Furthermore, the complaint points out the additional order by the Transport, Roads & Buildings Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (G.O. Ms. No.18 dated 18-02-2013), which reinforces the Supreme Court’s directive and explicitly states that permission should not be granted for the installation of statues or construction of any structure in public utility places.
The Legal Rights Protection Forum contends that the proposed statue’s construction is a blatant violation of G.O. No. 18, amounting to contempt of the Supreme Court’s orders. The complaint urges the Municipal Commissioner to take swift and stringent action against the groups responsible for constructing the pedestal and to issue a clear notice to cease any further construction in violation of the Supreme Court’s orders.
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