Author: PTI
Publication: The Pioneer
Date: October 16, 2010
URL: http://www.dailypioneer.com/290124/Nirmohi-Akhara-decides-to-move-SC-over-Ayodhya-verdict.html
Nirmohi Akhara, one of the three claimants
to the disputed site in Ayodhya, today said it will challenge in the Supreme
Court the Allahabad High Court verdict in the case.
Mahant Bhaskar Das of the Nirmohi Akhara,
which has been involved with negotiations with other claimants since the verdict
came out, also said that Muslims should clarify where they want to construct
the mosque.
"If it is outside the periphery of Panchkosi
parikrama, we are ready to give land, but in any case will not settle for
the mosque on the janmbhoomi," he said.
Ahead of the All India Muslim Personal Law
Board working committee meeting today, Das told PTI that "In the HC verdict,
we have been given land which is already under Akhara's possession. The issue
of another portion for which a suit was filed is yet to be resolved.Under
such circumstances we have no other option but to move the apex court".
Das, who had an hour-long closed door meeting
with BJP leader Vinay Katiyar yesterday, noted that the legal committee of
the All India Muslim Personal Board has recommended that the Ayodhya verdict
be challenged in the Supreme Court.
The Akhara Mahant said that he was not certain
whether the ongoing negotiations will yield some results.
"Though talks are on, but there is no
certainty that it ill give any result," he said.
Das said the Akhara was committed towards
construction of the temple and the target will be achieved with the help of
the Hindu community.
"Negotiations could go on even after
the case reaches the apex court. Doors for talks and discussion are always
open," he said.
The Allahabad High Court had on September
30 pronounced judgment in the Ayodhya title suit, saying Hindus and Muslims
were joint title holders. The bench had ruled a three-way division of the
land - one-third for the Sunni Waqf Board, one-third for the Nirmohi Akhara
and one-third to the party for 'Ram Lalla'.
