India, April 16 -- The Ghaziabad municipal corporation has sought details of ownership from operators of the shops located in the vicinity of the ancient Dudheshwar Nath Temple, as these are to be demolished to pave the way for the proposed temple corridor.

The civic body officials said they have asked for documents of ownership from about 55 shop operators as the shops will be demolished and businesses relocated. Primarily, these are scrap dealers' shops, operating here for decades.

"We have asked the shop operators to produce documents of ownership in 15-20 days. Some of these shops are owned, while some are on rent, besides others who are operating without any documents. In our last board meeting (in March), we proposed that the shop...