Dhannipur mosque plan rejected over lack of clearances, says ADA
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has rejected the plan submitted for the construction of a mosque in Dhannipur village, citing non-receipt of no-objection certificates from government departments. The land was allotted to the state Sunni Central Waqf Board in accordance with the Supreme Court’s verdict. In response to an RTI query, the ADA, through a letter dated September 16, said the mosque trust’s application — submitted on June 23, 2021 — was rejected due to the absence of clearances from departments, including Public Works, Pollution Control, Civil Aviation, Irrigation, Revenue, Municipal Corporation, and Fire Services.
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) provided the details to journalist Om Prakash Singh, a resident of Devnagar Colony, Ayodhya, who had filed the RTI request on August 18, 2025. ADA responded on September 16, 2025. 4 key questions answered by ADA
- When did the mosque trust submit the map application? The Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation, the trust formed for constructing the mosque, submitted the map application.
Answer: On June 23, 2021. - How much has the trust paid for the map approval?
Answer: The trust paid Rs.2,34,113 as the map application fee and Rs.1,68,515 as the scrutiny fee. - Has the mosque map been approved?
Answer: No.
- Why was the map rejected?
Answer: The rejection was due to the lack of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from various government departments and the incomplete submission of required documents.
The Supreme Court, in its November 9, 2019, verdict, had mandated the allotment of five acres of land to the Sunni Central Waqf Board for the construction of a mosque and related facilities at a prominent location in Ayodhya. Subsequently, on August 3, 2020, then District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha transferred possession of the land located in Dhannipur village of Sohawal tehsil, about 25 km from Ayodhya town.
Reacting to the rejection, mosque trust secretary Athar Husain said, “The Supreme Court mandated the land for the mosque, and the Uttar Pradesh government allotted the plot. I am speechless as to why the government departments have not given no-objection and why the authority has rejected the mosque’s plan.” Husain said that during a site inspection, the fire department had raised concerns about the approach road, stating that it should be at least 12 metres wide as per norms for the proposed mosque and hospital building, whereas the road at the site is only about six metres wide and just four metres wide at the main approach of the mosque. “Apart from the fire department’s objection, I have no idea about the objections of other departments,” he added.
The mosque building committee gave plans, including hospitals, a research centre, and a library, along with the plan of the mosque. The authorities rejected these plans, citing that approval is required for constructing a mosque only. Four times, different types of plans were suggested, leading to rejection by the Ayodhya Development Authority.[1]
Reference:
[1] Ayodhya mosque replacing Babri stalled as layout map rejected:6 years on, 8 departments yet to issue NOCs; 5 acres of land allotted to Sunni Waqf Board – Sep 23, 2025, Bhaskar English
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