Shimla MC Court orders demolition of 3 illegal floors of Sanjauli mosque
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SHIMLA: In a landmark ruling, the Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner Court of Shimla has ordered the demolition of the illegal second, third and fourth floors of the Sanjauli mosque that has been at the centre of a controversy for the past some time.
The decision comes in response to an application filed by the MC committee, which had admitted to illegal nature of the construction and agreed to demolish the additional three floors on its own, if allowed by the MC court.
The court has directed that the demolition process be completed within a strict timeframe of two months. Failure to comply with the court’s orders could result in further legal consequences for those responsible for the unauthorised construction, the court said.
The next hearing on the case has been scheduled for December 21, 2024, where the court will review the progress of the demolition and any additional developments in the case.
The Sanjauli mosque issue has been a subject of intense debate, with local residents raising concerns about the illegal construction. The court’s decision is expected to set a significant precedent for handling such cases of unauthorised construction.
