Gangele, J. -- 1. The petitioner has filed this Public Interest Litigation for protection of Gwalior Fort, which is an ancient monument. The petitioner is a social worker and he has filed this petition in probono publico interest.

2. Gwalior Fort is one of the biggest fort in India. A postage stamp has been issued by the Indian Postal Service to commemorate the importance of this Foprt. The Fort has two parts. The main fort and the Gujari Mahal and Man Mandir place. The first part was built during the early Tomar rule, while the second part. Gujari Mahal and place was constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar in 15th century for his favourite queen, Mrignayani. After Tomar dynasty the fort came under the control of Lodhis. Thereafter, it passed into the hands of Mughal and before independence, it came into the hands of Scindias.

3. History of Gwalior Fort has been beautifully described in a publication “Gwalior Today” published by the Publicity Department of the Government of Gwalior in 1940, which is as under :

It is from this period that the story of the foundation of the fort by Suraj Sen dates. A Kachhwaha Rajput Prince, Suraj Sen, is supposed to have been cured of leprosy by the h