Maintain uniform pathways along busy roads, says Delhi High Court

Stressing on the need for uniformly wide pathways for pedestrians, especially along congested roads, the Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the Delhi Waqf Board on a plea about the presence of a mosque next to a temple on Mathura road that has obstructed the Public Works Department's right of way.

Justice Prathiba M Singh issued notice to the waqf board on a petition by the temple caretakers who moved the high court earlier this month after the authorities sent them a letter over alleged encroachment by the temple near the ITO.

The Delhi government counsel said six-metre width was required for a pathway which was blocked by the temple. The counsel said a mosque also stood adjacent to the temple and a notice has also been sent to the Delhi Waqf Board.

The lawyer said the pathway was 2.5 metres wide right now instead of 6 metres as required.

Call the counsel for the Waqf Board. We will sort it outIt is not possible to walk on the road. The traffic is very heavy. The ...