The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central government to file an affidavit in the Haj subsidy matter while seeking the reason for withdrawing the concession.
Supreme Court Asks Centre To File An Affidavit Stating The Reason For Withdrawal Of Haj Subsidy
The apex court adjourned the hearing in the case till February 19.
Supreme Court Asks Centre To File An Affidavit Stating The Reason For Withdrawal Of Haj Subsidy
Supreme Court Asks Centre To File An Affidavit Stating The Reason For Withdrawal Of Haj Subsidy
The apex court adjourned the hearing in the case till February 19.
On January 16, the Union Government scrapped the subsidy for the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca.
The Centre said that the funds would instead be used for the empowerment of minorities and providing education for Muslim girls.
However, the Opposition and several Muslim organisations had opposed the Centre's decision.
ANI
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