Archive · 6 Jan 2026
MCD inspects mosque, graveyard in Turkman Gate
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) visited Turkman Gate to inspect a mosque and graveyard that are allegedly built on government land.
The Delhi High Court had ordered action against these encroachments.
The mosque's managing committee claims the structures are over 100 years old and are 'Waqf by user' properties, not requiring ownership documents.
The MCD found that the Gazette Notification of 1970 does not clearly specify the area.
Locals resisted the MCD team, and the police increased security in the area.
The mosque's managing committee is seeking a stay on the proposed demolition.
MCD inspected a mosque and graveyard in Turkman Gate, Delhi, alleging encroachment on government land.
Delhi High Court ordered action against the alleged encroachments following a petition.
The mosque's managing committee claims the structures are over 100 years old and are 'Waqf by user' properties.
The MCD found that the Gazette Notification of 1970 does not clearly specify the area.
Locals resisted the MCD team, and the police increased security in the area.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Police, Mosque Managing Committee, Locals
- What
- Inspection and marking of allegedly encroached land by a mosque and graveyard
- When
- Sunday, December 2024
- Where
- Turkman Gate, Ram Leela Maidan, Delhi
- Why
- Following a petition seeking direction for removal of illegal encroachments
MCD and Government Authorities
Mosque Managing Committee and Locals
Land Ownership
MCD and Government Authorities
The land belongs to the government and is being encroached upon by the mosque and graveyard.
Mosque Managing Committee and Locals
The mosque and graveyard are over 100 years old and are 'Waqf by user' properties, not requiring ownership documents.
Encroachment
MCD and Government Authorities
The mosque and graveyard are misusing public land for commercial activities.
Mosque Managing Committee and Locals
The encroachment mentioned by the PWD has already been removed, and the authorities have been negligent for many years.
- Location
- Turkman Gate, Ram Leela Maidan, Delhi
- Date of Inspection
- Sunday, December 2024
- Structures Inspected
- Mosque and graveyard
- Authorities Involved
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Police
- Court Order
- Delhi High Court ordered action against alleged encroachments
- Mosque's Claim
- Mosque and graveyard are over 100 years old and 'Waqf by user' properties
- MCD's Finding
- Gazette Notification of 1970 does not clearly specify the area
Sources
UP bulldozer action razes mosque, madrasa in Sambhal amid Hindutva drive backlash - Telegraph India
Uttar Pradesh: Authorities in Sambhal crack down on electricity theft, one Asif found providing illegal connections to 40-50 homes
Security stepped up as MCD encroachment inspection at Turkman Gate sparks protest
