The Archaeological Survey of India had challenged the order on ground that the ASI was protecting these monuments and they were properties of the Central government.The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside an order issued by the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board that claimed ownership of several prominent historical monuments in Burhanpur district, including the tombs of Shah Shuja and Nadir Shah. The court ruled that the Waqf Board’s claim lacked a proper legal basis and could not be sustained without clear documentary evidence establishing the monuments as waqf properties. The decision brings relief to the state authorities and heritage conservation bodies, as the monuments are considered important historical assets of Burhanpur, reflecting its Mughal-era legacy. The ruling is expected to have wider implications for similar ownership claims over protected monuments across the state.
