The Centre on Monday cited diplomatic relations and “trans-border” implications for the continuation of restrictions at Nizamuddin Markaz.
A ban on public entry was imposed in the adjoining masque following uproar over gathering of Tablighi Jamaat members at the Markaz and a huge number of them testing positive for Covid-19 more than a year ago.
“Since about 1,300 foreigners were found to be residing on the said premises and cases against them have cross- borders implications and involves nation’s diplomatic relationship with other countries, it is necessary and incumbent on the part of the respondent to preserve the said premises for the purpose of Section 310 of CrPC,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
The MoH was responding to a petition filed by Delhi Waqf Board for easing of restrictions at the Markaz.