PANAJI
In a major move, the State government will introduced entry fee at 11 State protected monuments that include temples, churches and forts.
In a notification issued, the Department of Archaeology has announced entry fees for Chapora Fort, Fort of Alorna, Cabo De Rama Fort, Fortress of Khorjuve, Caves at Khandepar, Rock Carving at Pansaimal, Saptakoteshwar temple, Fortress of St Estevam, Mormugao Fort, Sanquelim Fort and Chapel of Our Lady of Monte.
The fees, however, have not been announced.
Earlier last month, the government had announced a fine of Rs 50,000 on those found filming at any State protected monuments or sites without prior permission.
As per new rules, for filming at the protected monuments/sites owned by the government, one will have to shell out fees of Rs 25,000 per day with Rs 10,000 as refundable security deposit.