IHC reserves judgment on petition against construction of temple.

ISLAMABAD -- 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.

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