Muslim organisation to seek new map approved from MC
Shimla, Dec. 9 -- After getting slight relief from the Himachal Pradesh high court from demolition, the All Himachal Muslims Organisation (AHMO) will initiate the process of obtaining a new map approved from Municipal Corporation (MC) commissioner backed by the revenue record from 1915 claiming that the mosque in Sanjauli is a legally established place of worship.
Talking to mediapersons in Shimla, president, All Himachal Muslims Organisation, Nazakat Ali Hashmi, said, "It is incorrect to call the mosque illegal as the mosque has existed in Sanjauli since 1915 and has been duly recorded in various official revenue documents. The dispute is only regarding construction without the proper approval but the issue is being given an unnecessary communal angle".
"The mosque has been there since 1915. It was recorded in the 1997-98 and 2003 revenue records as well. So it is not correct to call the mosque illegal," said Hashmi.
In an attempt to save the mosque from demolition, Waqf board had moved the high court challenging the order of district court upholding order of MC commissioner declaring the mosque as unauthorised.
The Waqf Board has filed a petition in the high court challenging the decisions of the Shimla Municipal Corporation commissioner and the district court. On October 30, the district court upheld the Shimla Municipal Corporation commissioner's May 3, 2025, order to demolish the entire mosque, declaring it unauthorised. However, the Waqf Board and the mosque committee challenged these orders in the district court.
During the hearing, the district court upheld the municipal commissioner's orders and ordered the demolition of the illegal structure by December 30. Post this order several Hindu organisations have protested, demanding demolition of the structure.
The Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board has meanwhile moved the HC....
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