<h1>Protected ancient fort to be cleared of encroachments under the Ancient Monuments Act with multi-agency eviction and rehabilitation plan</h1> The court held that the ancient fort, a protected monument of national importance, must be preserved and cleared of encroachments and illegal constructions, while recognizing that removals raise significant human and rehabilitation issues. It directed central and municipal authorities, the archaeological agency, urban development bodies and police to be impleaded and surveyed the area jointly, form a multi-agency committee to devise a policy for eviction and rehabilitation, and explore applicable government schemes for eligible residents. The bench noted encroachments lie outside the monument boundary, urged compliance with the Ancient Monuments Act, ordered progress reports and listed the matter for further hearing.