New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The Centre on Thursday assured the Delhi High Court that no demolition would be carried out at the Race Course Masjid in New Delhi until the Delhi Waqf Board's representation on the issue is decided. However, the court also declined to grant relief to a worshipper seeking permission to offer namaz at the mosque.

Justice Anish Dayal was hearing a petition filed by Syed Ahmed Saud, who has sought protection of the mosque against apprehended demolition and restoration of access for worshippers.

Central government counsel Ashish Dixit, appearing for the Land and Development Office (L&DO), told the court that the Waqf Board's representation would be decided as expeditiously as possible and within four weeks. He assured ...