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Ujjain Shahi Masjid Dispute: High Court Hearing Concludes, Agreement Reached to Remove 3 Feet.
- •Hearing completed in Indore High Court regarding the removal of Shahi Masjid construction obstructing road widening for Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
- •Two separate petitions were filed by Muslim parties; one party withdrew its petition after discussions with the administration.
- •An agreement was reached in the High Court that only 3 feet of the mosque would be demolished, as requested by Advocate Ashhar Warsi.
- •Advocate Ashhar Warsi demanded that the Municipal Corporation fulfill its promises of providing TDR and FAR.
- •An obstructing portion of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's ancestral home was also removed as part of the same master plan for road widening.
Key Questions Answered
During the hearing in the Indore High Court, an agreement was reached to demolish only a 3-foot portion of the Shahi Masjid to accommodate road widening for the upcoming Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela, while one of the Muslim parties withdrew its petition after holding discussions with the administration.
Advocate Ashhar Warsi requested the court to ensure 100% and timely compliance with the Municipal Corporation's prior assurances of providing Transferable Development Rights (TDR) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
The road widening work is underway as per the master plan to prepare for the upcoming Simhastha Mela in Ujjain, with the Municipal Corporation taking action to remove obstructing constructions, which also included part of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's ancestral home.
