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Sambhal issues notices to 36 property owners near Shahi Jama Masjid
The Sambhal district administration has issued notices to 36 property owners near the Shahi Jama Masjid for alleged violations of building regulations. The notices were issued under the Sambhal Mahayojana 2031 development…
The Sambhal district administration has issued notices to 36 property owners near the Shahi Jama Masjid for alleged violations of building regulations. The notices were issued under the Sambhal Mahayojana 2031 development plan for construction without approved building plans.
Sub-divisional magistrate Vikas Chandra said inspections were conducted twice in the regulated area between Chandausi crossing and Chaudhary Sarai. The property owners have been given seven days to submit their explanations, after which a hearing will be held and further action will be taken by the competent authority.
The Shahi Jama Masjid area saw violence on November 24, 2024, during a court-ordered survey of the mosque, which left four dead and at least 29 injured.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Sambhal Mahayojana 2031 is the city's master plan, which zones areas for regulated construction. The notices target properties near the Shahi Jama Masjid, an area that saw deadly clashes in November 2024 after a court-ordered survey. That violence stemmed from a dispute over the mosque's historical status, with some claiming it was built over a temple. The current action is purely about building approvals under the Uttar Pradesh municipal laws, which require district administrations to enforce master plans. The seven-day reply period and hearing process are standard procedure before a demolition or penalty order can be issued. The competent authority, likely the district magistrate, will decide the next step based on the replies and the survey reports.
Source: rediff.com
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