The District Judge in Varanasi has given the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) another week to file the report of its scientific study and survey of the Gyanvapi mosque. This marks the seventh extension granted to the ASI by the District Judge’s court to complete the survey, which aims to ascertain whether the mosque stands atop a temple. The ASI had sought the extension due to the ill-health of its Superintending Archaeologist Avinash Mohanty. The court had earlier instructed the ASI to file the report within the granted time and not seek further extensions.
Key Points:
1. The District Judge in Varanasi has granted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) a seventh extension to submit the scientific study and survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque.
2. This ongoing survey aims to determine whether the mosque is constructed on the site of a temple.
3. The ASI had requested the extension, citing the ill-health of its Superintending Archaeologist Avinash Mohanty.
4. Despite earlier instructions from the court to submit the report within the stipulated time, the ASI has been granted additional time.
5. The survey's purpose is to ascertain the historical foundations of the Gyanvapi mosque, a matter of significance and contention.
6. The court's decision to extend the deadline indicates the complexity of the survey and the importance attached to its thoroughness.
7. The ASI's repeated requests for extensions raise questions about the progress and challenges faced during the investigation.
8. The court's earlier instruction not to seek further extensions suggests a desire for prompt completion of the survey.
9. Avinash Mohanty's ill-health is cited as a key reason for the delay, emphasizing the need for specialized expertise in the archaeological examination.
10. The outcome of the ASI's survey will likely have implications for the historical and religious understanding of the Gyanvapi mosque, making the timely completion of the report significant.
(With Agency Inputs)
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