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Race Course Mosque demolition dispute in New Delhi

Overview

The historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi is facing potential demolition following reports that the Land and Development Office (L&DO) issued a notice to vacate the premises. Local religious leaders reported that the mosque’s electricity and water connections were disconnected on October 7, and access to the site has been obstructed. Imam Mohammed Harun and the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind have sought intervention from Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, citing the mosque’s status as a heritage property listed in the 1977 Delhi Gazette and on the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) website. In response to the situation, the Delhi Waqf Board has formally requested that the L&DO and the NDMC restore utility services to the mosque and its adjacent graveyard. The board’s CEO, Tanvir Ahmad, stated that the mosque is a notified Waqf property and noted that, according to available records, there are no active court cases regarding the site. The board has also notified the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the matter. Recent developments indicate the L&DO has issued a six-day eviction notice, asserting that the century-old structure constitutes an unauthorized occupation of government land. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has been identified as the agency responsible for implementing the action. While security personnel have restricted access, some worshippers have continued to enter the premises to pray. Amidst these tensions, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and a delegation from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind have criticized the Delhi Waqf Board for failing to legally challenge the order or provide sufficient assistance. In legal proceedings, the central government informed the Delhi High Court that it is taking possession of the 53-acre Race Course Club area, located near the Prime Minister’s residence, citing “national security reasons.”

Entities

Delhi Waqf Board · Race Course Mosque · New Delhi Municipal Council · Land and Development Office · Tanvir Ahmad

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Race Course Masjid faces potential demolition in Delhi

    The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Indian government and the Delhi Waqf Board regarding a plea to prevent the demolition of the historic Race Course Masjid.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Delhi Race Course mosque faces demolition threat

    A century-old heritage mosque in Delhi faces potential demolition due to national security concerns, drawing unexpected support from a local temple priest.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Delhi Waqf Board seeks utility restoration for Race Course mosque

    The Delhi Waqf Board is seeking the restoration of water and power for the 300-year-old Race Course mosque following alleged utility cuts during local demolition activities.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Race Course Mosque in Delhi faces eviction notice

    Authorities have issued an eviction notice for Delhi’s historic Race Course Mosque, claiming it is unauthorized. Worshippers face utility disconnections as religious leaders seek government intervention.

Sources

channelionline.com · coxsbazarnews.com · lawchakra.in · maktoobmedia.com · millattimes.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · radianceweekly.net · siasat.com · theobserverpost.com · thepatriot.in

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