The Allahabad High Court on 14 December had allowed the appointment of an advocate commissioner to monitor a Gyanvapi-like survey of the 17th century mosque.
In the latest suit filed, the petitioner seeks permission as a pujari to restart prayers in the tahkhana (basement) area of Gyanvapi complex & demands its supervision be handed over to DM.
Ayodhya land dispute judgment had dealt with evidentiary value of an archaeological survey, says bench, adds both litigating parties would have right to file objections to ASI report.
Allahabad HC Thursday said survey is 'necessary in interest of justice'. Members of Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee have boycotted the survey & refrained from accompanying ASI team.
Petition challenged Varanasi district court’s 21 July order allowing ASI survey of disputed mosque complex. Survey to begin Friday. Gyanvapi management committee moves SC.
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