L. A. DEBATES (CENTRAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 679
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : Even the efficient Engineers of the P. W. D. could not protect one arch ? Am I to take it with all due precaution, they were unable to protect one arch ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Such an accident may happen notwithstanding the due care and attention.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : When the mosque exists in a quarter which is occupied by the Government and which was open to the public before the Government built their quarter, is it not the duty of the Government to see that it is properly repaired and kept in proper order?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I do not suppose there is any reason to believe that this mosque was in actual use either before or after the quarter was built.
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan : Will Government give us an assurance that the demolished portion of the mosque will be restored by necessary repairs ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : It is quite unnecessary to do it because it was not used as a mosque nor is it a protected monument.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : Will the Honourable Member make a way for the public to get into this mosque ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : As I said, it is no longer in use as a mosque.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : May I know the reason why it is not in use as a mosque ?
Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim): The Honourable Member is arguing.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : I want to know whether the Government is going to make it accessible to the public so that it can be used as a mosque ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : It has never been in use as a mosque.
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan : Has the Government any objection if I carry out the repair at my expense ?
The Honourble Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : The Honourable Member may make an application and the Department will consider it.
Seth Yusuf Abdoola Haroon : Is it not a fact that the occupant of this quarter did object to the cutting of the tree ?