Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin - Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 45
Hadrat Maulw i Nur-ud-D i n ra — Khalifatul Masih I PHYSICIAN AT BHERA 45 needed for the structure. The work commenced; whereupon the Tahsildar sent him a message that no building could be erected on ground belonging to the municipality, and without a plan having been approved. He added that out of respect for H ak i m Sahib he would not protest, nor, out of the same consideration, would the members of the Municipal Committee, but the matter had been reported to the Deputy Commissioner who, as Chairman of the Committee, was sure to direct the demolition of the structure. The builder had the same apprehension, but was told to carry on the work. On the report submitted to him the Deputy Commissioner intimated that he would soon find an opportunity of visiting the spot and appraising the situation. The Deputy Commissioner came and directed that further work may be suspended pending his final decision. By the time Maulaw i N u r-ud-D i n ra came up to see the Deputy Commissioner, he had left the spot, but turned back on being apprised of his coming and enquired: "Do you know that this site is public domain?" "Yes, I know; but the whole town is public domain. " "How so?" "If Government should decide to establish a cantonment in any part of the town, could any one obstruct it?" "Of course, not. " "Thus the whole town can become public domain. " Without any further comment the Deputy Commissioner enquired: "How much of this site do you require for the purpose you have in mind?"