IHC reserves judgment on petition against construction of temple

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ISLAMABAD, July 06 (Online): Justice Amir Farooq of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved judgment on the petitions filed against the construction of temple in Islamabad

The court inquired from Capital Development Authority (CDA) during the  hearing of  the case plot is located where and it will be used for what purpose.

Director Urban Planning CDA told the court proceedings was started with reference to allotment of plot in H-9/2 in 2016. The  plot was allotted to Hindu community for the purpose of temple, community centre and Shamshan Ghat.

Justice Amir Farooq inquired has temple map come for approval or not.

CDA personal told the court it is not known  now. .  Plot was allotted after the proposals from ministry of religious affairs, special  branch and Islamabad administration.  The land for grave yards for Qadiani, Budh  community , Christian and Behai community has been allotted  along with this plot.  3.89 Kanal land was allotted in 2017 and it was handed over to Hindu Punchait in 2018.

Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid Mehmood told the  court government has not provided any funds for construction of temple.  The applicants are talking of  Rs 100 million. But government has not extended any funding.

 Government has summoned recommendations from Council of Islamic Ideology for funding.  Positive message is not going to the world, he said.  The constitution allows this thing  to Non Muslims.

CDA personal  told the court this plot has  been allotted in the name  of Hindu Punchait in Islamabad.  The plots were allotted to other communities in the beginning of 90s for  construction of grave yards. Orchard scheme  was formed. The land was provided to other communities after allotment of land for  Muslim graveyards.

Justice Amir Farooq remarked government has referred the matter to Council for Islamic Ideology.

The counsel for petitioner told the court  the approval for temple and funding are two different matters.  Government can  neither provide funds nor can it give approval  for construction  of temple

The court after hearing the parties concerned reserved judgment on the case.

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