According to the Centre's counsel, Amit Srivastava, the ASI has moved an application in the court of Varanasi District Judge A K Vishvesh, stating that though the survey work has been completed, the technical reports are still awaited and therefore, the additional time has been sought.
Varanasi district court directed the ASI to provide the DM with all items discovered during the ongoing scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises that hold historical significance in relation to the Hindu religion.
Archaeological Survey of India has expressed the need for 8 more weeks for the scientific survey of Gyanvapi Mosque, Hindu side lawyers have mentioned that the ASI may submit a preliminary report.
The survey work took place even as the Muslim side warned they would boycott the entire exercise if "rumours" are spread that Hindu religious symbols and objects have been found.