In a surprising development, Rani Punjabi, a resident of Delhi, has asserted that the land allocated for the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya rightfully belongs to her family. The land in question, five acres in Dhannipur village, was provided to the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board following the Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling on the Ayodhya dispute.

Background of the Supreme Court Ruling

In 2019, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic verdict on the long-standing Ayodhya land dispute. The court ruled in favor of building a Ram temple on the disputed site, while also directing that an alternative five-acre plot be allocated to the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board for the construction of a mosque. This alternative land was identified in Dhannipur village, Ayodhya.

Rani Punjabi’s Claim

Rani Punjabi has come forward with claims that the five acres of land given to the Waqf Board is part of a larger 28.35-acre plot that belongs to her family. She asserts that her family holds all the necessary documents to prove ownership of the land. “We have all the documents of ownership and we will approach the Supreme Court to reclaim our land,” said Rani Punjabi.

Documents of Ownership

According to Rani Punjabi, her family has maintained records and documentation that trace back their ownership of the land in Dhannipur village. She insists that these documents will substantiate her claim and intends to present them to the Supreme Court. The specifics of these documents and the historical context of the land ownership are yet to be disclosed publicly.

Next Steps

Rani Punjabi plans to approach the Supreme Court to assert her family’s claim over the land. This move is expected to add another layer of complexity to the Ayodhya land dispute, which has already seen extensive legal battles and a landmark judgment. It remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will address this new claim and what impact it might have on the current allocation of land for the mosque.

Implications

The claim by Rani Punjabi raises several questions about land ownership records and the processes involved in the allocation of land for significant projects. If her claim is validated, it could lead to further disputes and delays in the construction of the mosque in Ayodhya. Additionally, it underscores the importance of thorough verification of land ownership before making allocations for public projects.

As Rani Punjabi prepares to take her case to the Supreme Court, the situation surrounding the land allocated for the Ayodhya mosque becomes increasingly intricate. The outcome of her claim will be closely watched by various stakeholders, including the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, the local community in Ayodhya, and those following the ongoing developments in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict.