Centre Seeks Removal Of Delhi's Qadeemi Mosque For Central Vista Project Land

What happened: The Centre asked for the removal of Delhi's Qadeemi Mosque from land sought for the Central Vista project, arguing that as landowner the L&DO cannot be compelled to allot separate space for the mosque in the Krishi Bhawan compound or Central Secretariat complex. Why it matters: The submission places the mosque's status in the Central Vista land dispute before the court, with the Centre asserting owner's rights over the site.

The Centre asked for the removal of Delhi's Qadeemi Mosque from land sought for the Central Vista project, arguing that as landowner the L&DO cannot be compelled to allot separate space for the mosque in the Krishi Bhawan compound or Central Secretariat complex.

The submission places the mosque's status in the Central Vista land dispute before the court, with the Centre asserting owner's rights over the site.