New Delhi: The Land and Development Office (L&DO) has informed the Delhi High Court that it will not demolish the mosque located inside the Race Course premises until the representation filed by the Waqf Board seeking protection of the structure is decided. The submission was made during a hearing on a petition seeking permission for worshippers to offer namaz at the Race Course Masjid. The court, however, remarked that it could not compel the Central Government to allow devotees to offer prayers at the mosque.
\n\nOpposing the plea, the government's counsel pointed out that demolition activity was underway in the area. The counsel also submitted that access to a temple located in the same area was not being permitted. The Delhi HC recorded the statement made by the government counsel and directed the authorities to file a status report on the matter.
\n\nOn Tuesday, the high court sought the Centre's stand on a worshipper's petition seeking protection from demolition for the mosque located within the precincts of Jaipur Polo Ground. The petition was filed by Syed Ahmed Saud, who sought restoration of access to the mosque.
\n\nDuring Tuesday's hearing, Justice Anish Dayal issued a notice and asked the Central Government's…
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