HMDA plans multi-level underground parking facility at Paigah Palace complex in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has floated a tender to build a multi-level underground parking facility at the Paigah Palace complex in Pattigadda area of the city. The ₹7.78 crore project is expected to be built within the palace grounds that houses the Devdi Iqbal ud Dowla or the Mardana Mahal built in 1890s. “How can they build something like that here. Where is the space? They want to build it under the gardens? Or under the fountain in the front? They have restored the palace and now they want to ruin it,” said Obaid ur Rahman, a Paigah scion, who lives on the other side of the palace. “In Europe, people park their vehicles and walk up to the heritage sites like churches and monasteries. Why cannot our people do that?” said Mr.

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