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HC questions municipal body over mosque disconnection
Delhi High Court demands response from New Delhi Municipal Council after cutting power and water to heritage mosque near PM residence.
In brief
Delhi High Court demands response from New Delhi Municipal Council after cutting power and water to heritage mosque near PM residence. Delhi High Court ordered New Delhi Municipal Council to explain disconnecting electricity and water from heritage mosque near PM residence. Originally reported by Scroll.
High Court questions municipal body
Delhi High Court verbally questioned New Delhi Municipal Council about disconnecting electricity and water to heritage mosque near PM residence.
“You cannot disconnect electricity without notice”
Petition filed by imam
Imam filed petition after single judge declined to restore utilities to heritage mosque listed on municipal council website.
Eviction notice issued
Mosque received eviction notice on October 19 stating structure stands on government land and is unauthorised.
Demolition drive paused
Demolition paused for four weeks after government informed court Land and Development Office would decide representation by Delhi Waqf Board.
The main idea
Delhi High Court ordered New Delhi Municipal Council to explain disconnecting electricity and water from heritage mosque near PM residence.
