When asked whether he would pull down the part of the minar, Jagadeesan said if the court order was to be implemented strictly, about six religious structures would have to be demolished.

Incidentally, about two years ago, then Municipal Commissioner S R Rao's move to demolish the minar had been resisted by the minority community, and the Minar Trust had obtained a stay from the High Court seeking a stay. The High Court directed the SMC not to demolish the Minar. It now remains to be seen what Jagadeesan will do should the Trust fail to acquire a stay order by July 3.

In case, the Supreme Court uphold the High Court order, it will be difficult for the commissioner to withstand the pressure from the elected wing to bulldoze the part of the minar.