An India-based sect has won the right to build a spiritual and meditation centre in Swan Valley in Western Australia, ending a five-year legal battle with the local council that banned the construction of places of worship in the rural area.
The State Administration Tribunal passed the order last week allowing the Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) Australia to construct a spiritual and meditation centre, The West Australian reported on Thursday.
RSSB's lawyer Tim Houweling said his clients were overwhelmed and excited that their fight to build the centre has come to an end.
There seems to be an unwarranted fear in our community of the establishment of places of worship," he said, adding, "I can assure surrounding residents that theSB will be great neighbours."
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