'No Plan To Demolish As Of Now': Centre To Delhi High Court On Race Court Masjid Near PM Modi's Residence
New Delhi: The Union Government on Tuesday, October 27, told Delhi High Court that it has no immediate plan to carry out demolition of Race Court Masjid near the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi.
Government Standing Council Ashish Dixit clarified that the authorities are not demolishing the structure “”as of now”. Dixit said that the they stopped water and electricity supply and access to the area due to safety concerns since demolition of certain other structures is going on in the vicinity.
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Hearing the case, Justice Anish Dayal issued notice in the matter and listed the case for further consideration on October 29. The court was hearing a plea filed by one Syed Ahmed Saud, alleging that worshippers are being denied access to the mosque.
The petition also sought direction to allow worshippers to enter the mosque as well as protection against its potential demolition. It further challenged the alleged obstruction of access to the mosque, claiming that the restrictions violate fundamental right to practise religion under Article 25 of the Constitution.
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