IHC reserves judgment on petition against construction of temple

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. … Continue reading IHC reserves judgment on petition against construction of temple