By Manoj Singh
The Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) has ordered the demolition of a mosque in Mewatipur area of Gorakhpur city, citing that it was constructed without the necessary map approval. In an order dated February 15, the GDA instructed Shuaib Ahmed, the mosque representative, to carry out the demolition within a period of 15 days.
Describing the mosque as an illegal structure, the order further stated that should he fail to comply, the GDA would proceed with the demolition and subsequently recover the costs incurred in the process.
The same day, GDA pasted a copy of the demolition order on the mosque. In response, Shuaib Ahmed has submitted an appeal against the order to the chairman commissioner of the authority.
The mosque was constructed just a year ago. An ancient mosque which previously stood in proximity to the current structure was demolished by the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation on January 25, 2024, alongside numerous houses and shops in the vicinity.
Subsequently, following a mutual agreement between the municipal corporation and representatives of the mosque, the corporation allocated a plot of land measuring 24 x 26 feet, which is the site of the new mosque, which is standing now, soon to be demolished.
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