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Butler Palace, built a century ago, left deserted and in darkness for many decades, will see a facelift.
Now government is trying to turn this into a tourist heaven.
Butler Palace
Butler Palace is a four-faceted palace built in the Rajasthani style.
It is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The palace was built in the early 20th century by Raja Mehmoodabad, but was never completed due to a flood in the Gomti River.
The palace is now a residential colony for government officers.
It is not open to the public, but can be seen from the outside.
The palace is a popular tourist attraction, and is often photographed.
The palace is a beautiful example of Rajasthani architecture.
It has four turrets, and is decorated with intricate carvings. The palace is surrounded by gardens, which add to its beauty.
The Enemy Property Act, 1968
The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (EPA) is an Act of the Parliament of India which was passed in the aftermath of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
The Act provides for the vesting of enemy property in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India, a government department.
The Act also provides for the administration and disposal of enemy property.
The EPA defines "enemy property" as any property for the time being belonging to or held or managed on behalf of an enemy, an enemy subject or an enemy firm.
The EPA vests all enemy property in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India.
The Custodian is responsible for the administration and disposal of enemy property.
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