Waqf Board to construct compound walls to protect its property in State
3 months ago

Waqf Board to construct compound walls to protect its property in State

The Hindu  

To protect the Waqf property in the State, the Karnataka State Waqf Board has decided to identify them and construct compound walls around them, Minister for Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare B.Z. He said that the Waqf Board has planned to provide housing facilities to poor Muslim families in every taluk across the State and also provide houses on rent to maulvis and imams. The Minister said that the Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi has also approved establishing pre-university colleges in 15 districts, including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Koppal and Vijayanagar, at a cost of ₹47.76 crore by the Waqf Board. Waqf Board chairman K. Anwar Pasha said that after the Congress came to power in State, Waqf Adalats have been organised in Belagavi, Bidar, Karwar, Hubballi-Dharwad and Gadag districts to protect the property belonging to Waqf.

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No temples on Waqf land to be removed: Siddaramaiah says in Karnataka Assembly
5 days, 14 hours ago

No temples on Waqf land to be removed: Siddaramaiah says in Karnataka Assembly

India Today  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday that temples built on Waqf properties would not be removed. BJP legislators criticised the government’s handling of the issue, with Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka citing the plight of 110 Kuruba families in Siddaramaiah’s home district, Mysuru. Siddaramaiah responded by emphasising the need to protect Waqf properties, noting that 1.10 …

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue
1 week, 2 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue

ABP News  

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. “Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM …

More than 100 Latur farmers get notices from Maharashtra Waqf Board over land
2 weeks, 2 days ago

More than 100 Latur farmers get notices from Maharashtra Waqf Board over land

India Today  

More than 100 farmers in Maharashtra's Latur district on Saturday claimed the Waqf Board has sought to take their land that they have been cultivating for generations. The claim has been filed in the Maharashtra State Waqf Tribunal in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and notices have been issued to 103 farmers having total land measuring 300 acres, they said. Two hearings on …

Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments

Al Jazeera  

The government says it wants to battle corruption and mismanagement. The Waqf Act mandates that disputes over waqf properties be resolved by a state-constituted tribunal with a judicial officer, a civil services officer and an expert in Muslim law. Malik Motasim Khan, the vice president of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, a religious organisation in India, says waqf properties are already governed by …

Kerala: Traders on MM Ali Road in Kozhikode get inquiry notices from Waqf Board
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala: Traders on MM Ali Road in Kozhikode get inquiry notices from Waqf Board

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: Traders on MM Ali Road here, who received inquiry notices from the Kerala Waqf Board, are planning to stage an agitation against the move, which they believe is to evict them from the building. Notices were sent to the traders asking them to submit their version of land ownership in writing with supporting documents and send them to the …

JD(U) yet to clear its stance on controversial Waqf Bill
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

JD(U) yet to clear its stance on controversial Waqf Bill

Hindustan Times  

After the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to dissolve the waqf board in the state for being “non-inclusive” and “non-functional”, all eyes are now on the Janata Dal ’s stance on the proposed bill to amend the Waqf Act. Rajya Sabha lawmaker and working president of the JDU, Sanjay Jha, said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has already met the representatives …

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments
3 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, on Sunday sought details from state governments about the accuracy of Waqf properties which, as per the Sachar committee, they had occupied in an unauthorised way, PTI reported citing sources. The parliamentary committee also asked the states to furnish details of the properties that have been claimed by the Waqf board …

Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has announced an allocation of Rs 10 crore to enhance the functioning and infrastructure of the state's Waqf board. A Maharashtra government resolution regarding the Rs 10 crore allocation to the state Waqf board has been issued by the Department of Minorities. Earlier on Thursday, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the …

Waqf Board Explainer: How much land it owns, its powers, what the govt wants to change and other questions answered
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Waqf Board Explainer: How much land it owns, its powers, what the govt wants to change and other questions answered

Hindustan Times  

The Waqf Bill, 2024, aimed at amending the Wakf Act, 1995 - a law governing Waqf boards to ensure more accountability and transparency in their functioning and mandatory inclusion of women in these bodies, has drawn the ire of the Muslim community. HT examines the Waqf Amendment Bill, how much property do the Waqf boards own, the litigation and controversy …

UDF driven by political interests on Munambam: Waqf protection panel
1 month ago

UDF driven by political interests on Munambam: Waqf protection panel

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: Akhila Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Samithi has alleged that UDF leaders including Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, P K Kunhalikutty and V D Satheesan have political interests in intervening in the controversial issue of the land at Munambam. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, samithi general secretary Abdul Khader Karanthur said the UDF leaders are eyeing the elections …

Kerala: Plots owned by Talapuzha residents for decades are now claimed by Waqf Board, locals express fear of losing property
1 month ago

Kerala: Plots owned by Talapuzha residents for decades are now claimed by Waqf Board, locals express fear of losing property

Op India  

On 28th October 2024, families in Talapuzha village of Wayanad district in Kerala received notices from the Kerala State Waqf Board claiming that the land parcels they owned belonged to the board. Claims by the mosque committee The managing committee of the Thalapuzha Hayathul Islam Jamaat Mosque lodged a complaint with the Waqf Board, suggesting that the disputed land was …

Waqf Board Can't Recall Administrator's Order Declaring Property As 'Private' Through Committee, Must Approach Court/ Tribunal: Karnataka HC
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Board Can't Recall Administrator's Order Declaring Property As 'Private' Through Committee, Must Approach Court/ Tribunal: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently has set aside an order passed by the Karnataka State Waqf Board, constituting a Law Committee to review and recall an order passed in the year 1976, by then Administrator of the Board which held that a portion of a property situated in Kumbarpete area of Bengaluru was private property and not Waqf Property. The …

Shobha Karandlaje alleges land mafia behind Waqf claims, promises action
1 month, 1 week ago

Shobha Karandlaje alleges land mafia behind Waqf claims, promises action

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday alleged that "a powerful land mafia" is attempting to seize land from farmers and the poor under the guise of Waqf claims. Speaking to reporters after visiting Munambam in Ernakulam district, where around 600 families are protesting against Waqf land claims, Karandlaje accused the mafia of orchestrating a "land jihad". "In 1954, when …

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje says land mafia exploiting Waqf to grab land
1 month, 1 week ago

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje says land mafia exploiting Waqf to grab land

India Today  

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday claimed that a “powerful land mafia” was trying to take land from farmers and the poor using false Waqf claims. She made the comments after visiting Munambam in Ernakulam district, where about 600 families are protesting against Waqf board staking a claim on the land they have been living on. “In 1954, when the …

Interview| BJP wants to make Muslims second-class citizens: Dr Syed Naseer Hussain
1 month, 1 week ago

Interview| BJP wants to make Muslims second-class citizens: Dr Syed Naseer Hussain

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 13, 2024 09:23 IST - 13 MINS READ Syed Naseer Hussain is a second-term Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka belonging to the Congress party. Excerpts: Various State Waqf Boards together control 8.7 lakh properties spanning 9.4 lakh acres across the country. The government states that it wants to bring about greater transparency by digitalising information regarding properties …

Waqf land dispute escalates to wider areas
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf land dispute escalates to wider areas

New Indian Express  

KOTTAYAM: As the Roman Catholic Church intensified its protests in the Munambam land dispute, the issue has been escalating to wider areas with Waqf Board sending notice to five families in Thavinjal grama panchayat near Mananthavadi in Wayanad. This apart, a video circulating in the Catholic Church’s YouTube channel alleged that Waqf is now staking claim on around 250 acres …

Pralhad Joshi Defends BJP’s Stance on Protecting Waqf Property
1 month, 1 week ago

Pralhad Joshi Defends BJP’s Stance on Protecting Waqf Property

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Stating that waqf property must not belong to any individual, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the protection of Waqf property would continue to be included in the BJP’s manifesto in future elections. Addressing a press conference in Shiggaon on Monday, he advised Congress leaders to read the BJP’s manifesto properly as it states the protection of the original …

Waqf row: Karnataka govt writes to commissioners to withdraw notices served to farmers
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1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf row: Karnataka govt writes to commissioners to withdraw notices served to farmers

Op India  

Karnataka Government’s Principal Secretary, Revenue Department has written to all Regional Commissioners and District Commissioners related to the Waqf issue. The order issued on November 9, states to withdraw all notices served to farmers and to immediately take back the land mutation orders served by any authority and also to stop mutation work. Siddaramaiah issued a strict directive to officials …

JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal visits Karnataka's Vijayapura gets petitions from farmers over Waqf land controversy
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal visits Karnataka's Vijayapura gets petitions from farmers over Waqf land controversy

Hindustan Times  

After controversy erupted over the Waqf land issue in Karnataka, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill Jagdambika Pal visited and conducted a meeting with the farmers, whose land has been declared as 'Waqf property' in Karnataka. Hubballi: Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill Chairman Jagdambika Pal shows a petition that he received after a …

Waqf row in Karnataka: Of land ownership and beyond
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf row in Karnataka: Of land ownership and beyond

The Hindu  

“El Dorado” is what one could call Honawad village if one were to translate the name into Spanish. Honawad hit the headlines recently when Tejaswi Surya, MP and BJP Yuva Morcha leader, claimed that the Karnataka Waqf Board had conspired to take over 1,500 acres of land in the village and issued notices to hundreds of farmers, seeking their eviction …

Waqf Land Issue: Karnataka Committee Seeks Resolution for Farmers, Temples, and Mutts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Land Issue: Karnataka Committee Seeks Resolution for Farmers, Temples, and Mutts

Deccan Chronicle  

HUBBALI: The Waqf Fact-Finding Committee led by Chitradurga MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol met with the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill Jagdambika Pal and submitted a report highlighting alleged Waqf encroachments on agricultural lands and properties belonging to farmers, mutts, and temples. The Karjol-led fact-finding committee has prepared the report based on …

Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property

Op India  

On Wednesday, 6th November, the Karnataka Board of Waqf claimed 17 structures in Karnataka’s historic Bidar Fort as its property. He claimed that a lot of ‘mischief and disinformation’ is being spread in the name of the Waqf Board, which is allegedly bringing a poor name to the Muslim community.” “Ever since the controversy started, we decided to withdraw all …

Farmers, various groups led by BJP leaders submit representations to waqf bill JPC chairman in Hubballi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farmers, various groups led by BJP leaders submit representations to waqf bill JPC chairman in Hubballi

The Hindu  

Members of various delegations mainly led by BJP legislators and leaders submitted their representations to the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee looking into the Waqf Bill, 2024 Jagdambika Pal in Hubballi on November 7 complaining about mutation of individual and public properties being changed as waqf property in various districts of north Karnataka. The first representation was submitted by …

Karnataka Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort as its property, ASI caught unawares
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Waqf Board identifies 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort as its property, ASI caught unawares

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs has identified 17 monuments inside the historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property, sources in the district administration said on Wednesday. JPC Chairperson to visit Hubballi, Vijayapura Meanwhile, Chairperson of Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill 2024 Jagdambika Pal will visit Hubballi and Vijayapura in Karnataka on November 7 to interact with farmers allegedly …

Waqf issue: Congress govt. engaged in appeasing a particular community, alleges Raghavendra
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf issue: Congress govt. engaged in appeasing a particular community, alleges Raghavendra

The Hindu  

Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra has alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka was engaged in appeasing a particular community by allowing the Waqf Board to take over properties belonging to farmers and religious institutions. At a press conference in Shivamogga on Wednesday, Mr. Raghavendra said the State government that failed to grant land to those who lost their …

Munambam land dispute in Kerala: 'Waqf property' claims threaten livelihoods and ownership rights of 600 Hindu and Christian families
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Munambam land dispute in Kerala: 'Waqf property' claims threaten livelihoods and ownership rights of 600 Hindu and Christian families

Op India  

The Munambam waqf land dispute has led to protests and political debates in Kerala. Around 600 Christian and Hindu families are opposing the Kerala State Waqf Board’s claim over 404 acres of land in the Munambam suburb of the Ernakulam district in Kerala. Dispute origins and historical background The Munambam waqf land dispute revolves around 404 acres of land in …

Correct problems regarding waqf properties, says H.D. Kumaraswamy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Correct problems regarding waqf properties, says H.D. Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

Warning that soon farmers will barge into the residences of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday urged the State government to correct the problem regarding waqf properties. Stating that no files related to waqf property had come before him when he was the Chief Minister, Mr. Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of …

Waqf Land Saga: A Political Showdown Over Ownership and Control
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Land Saga: A Political Showdown Over Ownership and Control

India Today  

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has withdrawn eviction notices against farmers involved in Waqf property disputes, adding a new dimension to the ongoing controversy. The issue gained national attention when farmers in Honwada village received such notices, sparking a heated political and social debate. The government has pledged to withdraw the controversial notices and amend the land records, but the situation …

BJP's Land Grab Accused of Violating 'Double Standards' in Karnataka
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Land Grab Accused of Violating 'Double Standards' in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

BJP challenges the protests by the Congress government over alleged encroachment of farmers’ lands by the Waqf Board. The chief minister questions the inconsistency of the party's stance on waqf property management and cites previous instances of waqf-related notices being issued during past BJP administrations.

BJP stages protest in Belagavi against Waqf Board claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP stages protest in Belagavi against Waqf Board claims

The Hindu  

Members of the BJP district unit staged a protest against the Waqf Board and the State government across several districts in the region on Monday. The memorandum, addressed to the State government, urges it to withdraw all Waqf notices issued to farmers and other property owners, cancel all gazette notifications that document Waqf donations and abolish the Waqf Board all …

Ashoka's Charges of Waqf Extend to Channapatna
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ashoka's Charges of Waqf Extend to Channapatna

New Indian Express  

Opposition leader R Ashoka has raised concerns about the Waqf Board allegedly claiming the properties of farmers in Channapatna. He alleges that the Board has created fake documents and is more interested in land than the Army. He also criticizes Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara for claiming the title Bhagiratha for filling up water tanks in Channapatna. The BJP will stage …

BJP MP urges JPC to invite Vijayapura farmers to discuss land dispute
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MP urges JPC to invite Vijayapura farmers to discuss land dispute

The Hindu  

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has requested the JPC to invite farmers from Vijayapura district to discuss their land disputes with the Waqf Board. The MP alleges that nearly 1,500 acres of land have been wrongly designated as Waqf property in the district, with many farmers receiving notices claiming their land as belonging to the Waqf board. The CM has denied …

No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah assures farmers in Vijayapura that they will not face eviction from their lands amid concerns over properties reportedly marked as Waqf land. He directs the revenue minister to investigate similar cases reported in Yadgir and Dharwad districts to ensure that no farmers are forced to leave their homes.

CM assures no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM assures no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura district. He clarified the issue by stating that any notices issued to the affected farmers will be withdrawn. The CM also announced a task force to address the errors and ensure that no farmers face eviction.

Surya Slams Karnataka Waqf Board, Demands Explanation for Land Grab
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Surya Slams Karnataka Waqf Board, Demands Explanation for Land Grab

ABP News  

BJP leader Tejasvi Surya slams Karnataka Waqf Board for claiming 1,500 acres of farmers' land, saying 'No Evidence Provided'. The Bengaluru South MP alleges that the farmers of Honvada village in Tikota Taluk were served notices declaring their lands as Waqf property without any evidence or explanation provided.

Farmers in Karnataka Battle to Protect Their Land from Waqf Acquisition
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Farmers in Karnataka Battle to Protect Their Land from Waqf Acquisition

Op India  

Karnataka farmers in Vijayapura are facing a land dispute with the Waqf board. The farmers claim that they own 1,200 acres of land in Honwada village, Tikota taluk, and that the Waqf board is attempting to designate the area as the Shah Aminuddin Dargah, a religious institution. The farmers have received notices indicating that their lands belong to the Waqf …

Centre Trying to Appoint Hindus to Waqf Board
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre Trying to Appoint Hindus to Waqf Board

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Speaking about the Tirupati laddu controversy, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said it was wrong if animal fat was present in it. He also accused the Centre of trying to appoint Hindus to the Waqf Board. Addressing the media in Mumbai he said, “The BJP is trying to abolish the Waqf Board using the Waqf Bill, 2024. Of the 1,21,000 registered …

Waqf committee meetings become battleground of contesting claims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Waqf committee meetings become battleground of contesting claims

The Hindu  

The Joint Committee of Parliament meetings on the Waqf Bill have turned out to be a battleground for contesting claims, as several government bodies have accused Waqf boards in the country of laying ownership on properties belonging to them and drawn sharp counterclaims. His submission to the committee's chairperson and BJP member Jagdambika Pal came following the country's premier archaeology …

Govt will protect Waqf properties, says JPC chief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt will protect Waqf properties, says JPC chief

Hindustan Times  

Days after All India Muslim Personal Law Board called for the immediate withdrawal of the Waqf Bill, 2024, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said the government was committed to safeguarding Waqf properties, and emphasised that the Bill “aims to protect orphans, widows and the unemployed”. The meeting was attended by Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, Maulana Jafar Masood Nadvi, Maulana Atique …

Waqf JPC meeting: Opposition, BJP lock horns over bill’s intention
4 months ago

Waqf JPC meeting: Opposition, BJP lock horns over bill’s intention

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee started a detailed review of the Waqf bill on Thursday, with members of the Opposition in the panel questioning the intent behind it, seeking explanation on the rationale and the logic behind the large number of amendments proposed, and posing several questions to officials from the law and minority affairs ministry. In the first meeting of …

K. Rahman Khan on Waqf Board Amendment Bill: “They’ve brought it with vengeance”
4 months ago

K. Rahman Khan on Waqf Board Amendment Bill: “They’ve brought it with vengeance”

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 22, 2024 12:55 IST - 9 MINS READ A former Union Minister of Minority Affairs, K. Rahman Khan’s political career spans more than five decades, starting in Karnataka before moving to the national arena. In this interview with Frontline, Khan launches a scathing critique of proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, accusing the Modi government of attempting …

Muslim women in waqf boards, central council: Key features of Waqf bill
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslim women in waqf boards, central council: Key features of Waqf bill

India Today  

The Waqf Bill, the first major legislation set to be introduced by the Modi 3.0 government, has stirred a hornet's nest among Muslim organisations and the opposition. Around 30 waqf boards in the country control properties spread over 9 lakh acres, with an estimated value of Rs 1.2 lakh crore. WAQF BILL KEY FEATURES Among key proposals include the formation …

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Dispute resolution, CEO eligibility, and more
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Dispute resolution, CEO eligibility, and more

Hindustan Times  

The BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is planning to table the Waqf Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to make changes to the Waqf Act 1995. With 40 proposed changes, the Waqf Bill seeks to repeal several provisions of the current Waqf Act which governs Waqf Boards. The draft of the Bill also proposes replacing the term ‘Waqf’ …

Telangana State Wakf Board Slams Centre’s Bid To Grab Their Properties
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana State Wakf Board Slams Centre’s Bid To Grab Their Properties

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Of the 33,929 institutions under the control of Telangana Wakf board, including mosques, dargahs, graveyards, ashoorkhanas and chilas, among others, that are spread over 77, 538.07 acres, at least 57,423.91 acres have been encroached. The union government's proposed amendments to the Wakf Act will further complicate the process of retrieving these land parcels, opined members of the Telangana State …

Decoded: How is a Waqf created, and what are the powers of Waqf Board?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Decoded: How is a Waqf created, and what are the powers of Waqf Board?

Business Standard  

The Centre is reportedly preparing to introduce a Bill in Parliament aimed at reducing the Waqf Board’s control over assets. The Central government is reportedly preparing to introduce a Bill in Parliament aimed at reducing the Waqf Board ’s control over assets. Key provisions include the mandatory registration of all Waqfs with the Waqf Board, the maintenance of a central …

Govt likely to introduce Bill to amend Waqf Act in Rajya Sabha this week: Sources
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt likely to introduce Bill to amend Waqf Act in Rajya Sabha this week: Sources

India TV News  

Parliament Session: A Bill to amend the Waqf Board Act, which is expected to limit the powers of the Waqf Board, is likely to be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha. According to sources, the government consulted with various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to gather suggestions for introducing reforms before bringing amendments to the Waqf Board Act. "Waqf Boards are …

Karnataka Minister Pushes for Expedited Housing for the Poor and Resolving Waqf Issues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister Pushes for Expedited Housing for the Poor and Resolving Waqf Issues

Deccan Chronicle  

BIDAR: Housing, Minorities Welfare and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has directed the Slum Development Board to expedite the construction of houses for poor families. During the review, Khan stressed the importance of maintaining quality and ensuring that the 3,497 houses being built by the Slum Development Board are well-equipped with basic amenities. Waqf Board Chairman Anwar Bhasha highlighted the …

Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: Housing, Waqf, and Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that Waqf Adalats will be held in three districts every month to address grievances related to the encroachment of Waqf land and other issues. Speaking at the inauguration of the Waqf Adalat organized by the Department of Minority Welfare, Haj, and Waqf, along with the Karnataka State Auqaf …

‘Successive governments not serious about Waqf property protection’
10 months ago

‘Successive governments not serious about Waqf property protection’

The Hindu  

Calls to repeal the Waqf Act, 1995, have become shrill of late. Members of the Telangana State Waqf Board, on one hand defend Waqf as a concept, but indicate that successive governments have remained insincere in their commitment to protect the institutions. The mutawalli of waqf institutions has more often than not been an easy target for those who criticise …

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