India, May 18 -- Nearly a month after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) razed most of the 90-year-old Digambar Jain Temple in Vile Parle amid widespread protests, the civic body has now permitted the construction of a temporary shed over the temple's idols ahead of the monsoon season.

The move follows a Bombay high court (HC) order issued on Wednesday, directing the Shree 1008 Digambar Jain Mandir Trust to formally apply to the BMC for interim shelter. Responding to the court's directive, the BMC approved the shed on Friday.

Permission has been granted for a 232-square-metre structure at a nominal charge of Rs.77 per square metre-amounting to Rs.17,877. The approval is valid till October 31, contingent on the payment, which t...