In a unanimous resolution, the local Municipal Corporation had vide-resolution July 1, 1994, decided that excess land in possession of clubs may be got vacated immediately. It had also identified encroachments by the clubs.
In order to maintain the original glory of Ram Bagh, Mr Gumtala said all private clubs: Amritsar Club (Deputy Commissioner is president of the club), Service Club, Lumbsdon Club and Tennis Club should be shifted from Ram Bagh precincts.

Even as the Director of Monuments, Archaeological Survey of India, in a communication to Directors of Archaeological Departments of all states, has directed making of provisions so that construction of shopping complexes, expansion of dwelling areas, construction of high-rise modern buildings and hotels is allowed only 500 metres from the protected monuments, many such buildings have mushroomed around the monument.
Another point raised by the ASI, that no new building is added in the 'protected' area, is also being violated.
The Government of Punjab, Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, vide notification dated April 10, 1997, had ordered protection and maintenance of ancient and historic places under Section sub-section 4 (1) of the Punjab Ancient and Historic Buildings and Sites Act, 1964.

Mr Gumtala said instead of handing over the charge of Ram Bagh to the Conservator, Department of Cultural Affairs, the local SDM had decided to charge lease money from 'violators of law', which would ultimately help in continuance of clubs in the building.