Security of the Taj Mahal was brought under the CISF Cover as a result of :

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Recommendations of the World Heritage Convention

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Judgement of the Supreme Court in the case of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India

C

Recommendations of the Historical Monuments and Museums Commission of India

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Kesavananda Bharati Case

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The security of the Taj Mahal was officially handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on May 16, 2001. This transition occurred following a specific directive from the Supreme Court of India in the landmark case of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India.

Context: While the M.C. Mehta case (Writ Petition Civil No. 13381/1984) is primarily famous for environmental protection and the creation of the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), the Court's oversight extended to the overall preservation and safety of the monument.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court directed the induction of the CISF to ensure a more professional and specialized security cover compared to the local police, aiming to protect the World Heritage site from potential terrorist threats and to improve crowd management.
Other Options: The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) is related to the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Constitution and is irrelevant to monument security.

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