Qutub Minar is a monument, not a place of worship, ASI tells Delhi court
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The ASI further stated that "there is no provision under the AMASR Act 1958 under which worship can be started at any living monument. Hon'ble High court of Delhi has clearly mentioned this in its order dated 27/01/1999."
NEW DELHI: Amid a legal battle over the Gynvapi mosque and Mathura temple, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Tuesday told a Delhi court that Qutub Minar is “not a place of worship” and alteration of the existing structure is not permissible.
The ASI also claimed that Qutub Minar is a monument and no one can claim fundamental rights over such a structure. It added that “no right to worship can be granted at this place’’.
ASI filed an affidavit in Saket Court in an interim application related to restoration of temples in Qutub Minar complex
ASI opposes the plea&says Qutub Minar is a monument&no one can claim fundamental right over such a structure&no right to worship can be granted at this place
