Bill to make Wakf Act more stringent passed
14 years, 10 months ago

Bill to make Wakf Act more stringent passed

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A Bill providing stringent penal provisions for encroachment of Wakf properties was passed by Lok Sabha on Friday, the last day of the Budget session. The Bill, which seeks to amend certain provisions of the Wakf Act 1995, addresses issues like encroachment of Wakf properties, indadequacy of data on Wakf properties and gives more teeth to the Central Wakf Council and Wakf Boards and also streamlines the process for removal of encroachments. The legislation —Santosh K. Joy ********* CPM plenum to be held from 7 to 10 August New Delhi: The central committee of the Communist Party of India or CPM has decided to hold its extended meeting or ‘plenum’ from 7 to 10 August. At the end of its three-day meet, the central committee—the party’s apex decision making body—worked out the schedule for the preparations for this extended meeting at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.

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Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha: Protests, celebrations, and fiery exchanges in Parliament | Pics
4 hours, 18 minutes ago

Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha: Protests, celebrations, and fiery exchanges in Parliament | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha: Protests, celebrations, and fiery exchanges in Parliament | Pics The Waqf Bill aims to improve Waqf property management, ensure transparency, address issues, and use technology.. 1 / 9 Supporters of the Jannat Muslim Committee hold placards in support of the Waqf Amendment Bill and participate in a thanksgiving event at Ghalib Academy, Hazrat Nizamuddin, …

Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha after hours long debate
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4 hours, 19 minutes ago

Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha after hours long debate

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf Bill after an 11-hour-long debate. Opposition MPs protest in the Lok Sabha against the Waqf Bill during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju also moved the Mussalman Wakf Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha, along …

New waqf bill incorporates all 25 changes suggested by JPC
1 day ago

New waqf bill incorporates all 25 changes suggested by JPC

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance’s Waqf Bill makes fundamental changes in the central law that governs the Islamic charitable endowments, create a new set of framework that allows non-Muslims to be a part of waqf bodies, and authorises government officials to conduct surveys of waqf properties. “Provided that the existing waqf by user properties registered on or before the commencement of …

Centre tables contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, says legislation 'not about religion'
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1 day ago

Centre tables contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, says legislation 'not about religion'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency. Introducing the bill, Rijiju said the consultation process of the Joint Parliamentary …

Will severely harm Muslim community: Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf Bill
1 day ago

Will severely harm Muslim community: Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf Bill

New Indian Express  

The provisions in the existing Waqf Act are time tested and they provide protection to the properties of the Waqf. The amendments proposed to the Waqf Act will weaken the powers and responsibilities of Waqf Boards in the management and protection of waqf properties. For example, the proposed mandatory inclusion of two non-Muslim members in State Waqf Boards will undermine …

Rules should ensure flexibility to states to decide composition of Waqf boards: TDP
1 day ago

Rules should ensure flexibility to states to decide composition of Waqf boards: TDP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: NDA ally Telugu Desam Party on Wednesday urged the government to consider providing flexibility to the states to determine the composition of Waqf boards. Participating in the debate on Waqf Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti said the Centre while framing rules to the Act should consider providing flexibility to the states to …

Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2
2 days ago

Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2

Hindustan Times  

The Union government may bring The Waqf Bill for passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in the last week of the budget session amid a stiff resistance of the Opposition parties. Urging lawmakers to participate in the discussion on the Bill, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said: “It is my special appeal to everybody, when we are preparing to …

Waqf bill to be presented in Lok Sabha on April 2: Sources
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Waqf bill to be presented in Lok Sabha on April 2: Sources

India Today  

The amended Waqf Bill, which was sent to a joint parliamentary committee in August 2024, is scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, sources told India Today TV. “There are some groups, especially people from political parties, trying to mislead people over the Waqf Amendment Bill. VIDEO | On people wearing black armband in protest of …

Waqf Bill to be tabled in ongoing session: Shah
5 days ago

Waqf Bill to be tabled in ongoing session: Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Signalling the Centre’s intent to introduce the Waqf Bill 2025 next week in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the Bill will be taken up during the current session of Parliament. Though the ongoing budget session will conclude on April 4, Shah asserted while speaking at an event, “We will introduce the Waqf Bill …

Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Bill, urges centre to recall it in toto
6 days ago

Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Bill, urges centre to recall it in toto

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the union government to withdraw the Waqf Bill, 2024, arguing that it would severely affect the minority Muslim community. Contrary to this, the centre introduced the Waqf Bill, 2024, in August last year to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, which would severely affect the Muslim community. As such, …

Waqf amendments an ‘assault’ on Constitution, says Congress
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1 week, 2 days ago

Waqf amendments an ‘assault’ on Constitution, says Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Sunday dubbed the controversial Waqf law amendments as an “assault” on the Constitution, and that it attempts to “damage the centuries-old bonds of social harmony” in India. Jairam Ramesh The party’s communications head Jairam Ramesh, in a press statement, claimed that the legislation is “deeply flawed” and that it is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy …

Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, part of BJP's strategy to damage harmony: Congress
1 week, 4 days ago

Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, part of BJP's strategy to damage harmony: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday described the Waqf Bill as an "assault" on the Constitution and alleged that the proposed legislation was part of the BJP's "continuing attempts to damage" the centuries-old bonds of social harmony. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Waqf Bill, 2024 is "deeply flawed" and is aimed at diluting Constitutional provisions that …

Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution
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Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil will move the anti-Waqf bill resolution in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday. Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil in a statement said that the house unanimously rejected the Waqf Bill, 2024 as it is completely against the universal aspirations of the people of the state and has urged …

Waqf Bill: A direct attack on India's secular structure, say religious and legal experts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Waqf Bill: A direct attack on India's secular structure, say religious and legal experts

New Indian Express  

The Waqf Bill proposed by the BJP-led Union government in August last year is set to be tabled again in the Parliament in the coming days in the second leg of the Budget Session. Announcing a protest against the bill on March 17, the leaders of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, which represents different organisations within the Muslim community, …

Waqf bill ready for tabling in Parliament, Cabinet approves the proposed law
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1 month ago

Waqf bill ready for tabling in Parliament, Cabinet approves the proposed law

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has approved the revised Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament. File Photo/PTI The Union Cabinet has approved the revised Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament, The Times of India reported, citing sources. In its latest meeting, the Cabinet approved the revised bill after incorporating various …

Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports

India TV News  

Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revised Waqf Bill 2024 with key changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared the amended Waqf Bill, which included suggestions given by …

Rajya Sabha: JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled amid ruckus from the opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha: JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled amid ruckus from the opposition

Op India  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid ruckus and continuous sloganeering from opposition members. Earlier today, Jagadambika Pal, BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, said that the JPC will present its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations. Congress …

Waqf Bill To Tabled in Parliament Amid Opposition Dissent
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Waqf Bill To Tabled in Parliament Amid Opposition Dissent

Deccan Chronicle  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is scheduled to present its report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Notably, the revised bill includes a provision ensuring that the benefits of Waqf reach marginalized groups, including the poor, women, and orphans. The Waqf Bill, 2024, seeks to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, and amend the Waqf Act, …

India’s Waqf Bill 2024: Major Changes to Muslim Property Law Face Opposition
2 months ago

India’s Waqf Bill 2024: Major Changes to Muslim Property Law Face Opposition

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 31, 2025 09:45 IST - 7 MINS READ The controversial Waqf Amendment Bill is set to create a heated debate in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. “Ignoring our claims, the Chairman moved our amendments on our behalf, conducted headcounts as per his discretion, and summarily rejected them.”Joint statement by 10 Opposition members Opposition members had proposed …

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill?
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2 months ago

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill?

The Hindu  

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill? The Waqf Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 8 last year, was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, chaired by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, for consultation. Notably, the committee has so far proposed 572 amendments to the draft Bill. What are some of …

JPC Approves 14 Amendments, Rejects 44 in Waqf Amendment Bill
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2 months ago

JPC Approves 14 Amendments, Rejects 44 in Waqf Amendment Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Amendments Approved and Rejected: A Partisan Divide The JPC's approval of 14 amendments highlights the ongoing party-line divide within Parliament. JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal defended the committee’s decisions, emphasizing that the 14 approved amendments would improve the functioning of Waqf properties and strengthen the law. “The amendments we have adopted are aimed at improving governance and the overall management of …

Waqf Amendment Bill cleared by JPC, 14 proposals moved by NDA members approved
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2 months ago

Waqf Amendment Bill cleared by JPC, 14 proposals moved by NDA members approved

Live Mint  

Wakf Amendment Bill: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill cleared the bill on Monday, January 27, adopting all 14 changes proposed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance members. Last week, opposition MPs wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to voice their concerns, saying Pal was trying to “steamroll” the Waqf Amendment Bill through, …

Waqf Bill cleared by JPC after adopting all amendments proposed by BJP-led NDA, negating changes by Opposition
2 months, 1 week ago

Waqf Bill cleared by JPC after adopting all amendments proposed by BJP-led NDA, negating changes by Opposition

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf bill on Monday adopted all amendments proposed by BJP members and negated those by opposition MPs. Opposition MPs proposed amendments in all 44 clauses of the Waqf Bill, seeking to restore the provisions of the existing law, and claimed that the law proposed by the committee in its report would maintain the …

Kerala HC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against constitution of commission on Munambam issue
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against constitution of commission on Munambam issue

The Hindu  

Dias of the Kerala High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a writ petition challenging the State government’s order appointing an inquiry commission headed by former High Court judge C.N. The petitioner said that the State government had no power or authority to appoint a Commission of Inquiry to find a fact which had already been found in existence …

Joint Committee on Waqf (amendment) Bill begins last round of talks
2 months, 1 week ago

Joint Committee on Waqf (amendment) Bill begins last round of talks

The Hindu  

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf Bill 2024 has entered the last round of deliberations, and the members have been given 48 hours to submit their amendments to the legislation. The government, the sources said, wanted to move the Bill at the earliest keeping in mind the Bihar Assembly polls scheduled for later this year. JD leader and Union Minister Rajiv …

Waqf Amendment Bill To Be Tabled In Budget Session 2025, Modi Govt Gears Up For Presentation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Amendment Bill To Be Tabled In Budget Session 2025, Modi Govt Gears Up For Presentation

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Waqf Amendment Bill, which has been under discussion for several months, is now expected to be introduced in the Budget Session of Parliament in 2025, sources said. Earlier, it was anticipated that the government would present the bill during the Winter Session, but preparations are now underway for its introduction in the upcoming Budget session. 'Time Is …

Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka government officials to appear before parliamentary panel
3 months, 1 week ago

Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka government officials to appear before parliamentary panel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid a row over Waqf land in Karnataka, officials from the state government are scheduled to appear before the parliamentary panel examining the Waqf Amendment Bill on Thursday. The Joint Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, chaired by BJP member Jagadambika Pal, is scheduled to hear views from representatives of the governments of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar …

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

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments
4 months 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. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The parliamentary committee also asked the states to furnish details of the properties that have been claimed …

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime
4 months ago

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime

India Today  

The N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP government in Andhra Pradesh has withdrawn earlier orders issued for the state Waqf board by the previous YSR Congress regime and will constitute a new board soon. In an order, the state government said the Waqf board, constituted by the YSR Congress government, had been non-functional since March 2023, and had no representation of scholars …

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

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year
4 months ago

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill Joint Committee has decided to seek time till the end of the budget session to scrutinise the controversial amendments. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jagdambika Pal, who chairs the panel, will move a formal resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek the House’s approval on Thursday. BJP MP and Waqf …

Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'
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4 months ago

Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'

Hindustan Times  

Nov 27, 2024 9:34 AM IST Parliament Winter Session kickstarted on Monday, November 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his customary speech and appealing to all the MPs to hold constructive discussions on key issues. Delivering his customary speech at Parliament complex, PM Modi also hit out at the Opposition, saying some members, ‘rejected by the people 80-90 times’, …

Waqf Bill likely to be deferred to Budget Session of Parliament 2025: Sources
4 months, 1 week ago

Waqf Bill likely to be deferred to Budget Session of Parliament 2025: Sources

India Today  

The contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, aimed at reforming the management and regulation of Waqf properties across the country, is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025, sources told India Today TV. KEY PROVISIONS OF WAQF BILL The proposed Waqf Bill seeks to address systemic issues and introduce reforms such as: Centralised oversight: Establishing a Central …

Parliament's Winter Session Set For Stormy Start On Monday With Oppn Attacks Over Adani Row, Manipur Violence
4 months, 1 week ago

Parliament's Winter Session Set For Stormy Start On Monday With Oppn Attacks Over Adani Row, Manipur Violence

ABP News  

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on Monday, with expectations of heated debates as the government and opposition prepare to clash over a range of critical issues. Amid anticipations of a stormy session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed for smooth conduct in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during an all-party meeting on Sunday. Parliament …

Govt lists 15 bills including Waqf bill for winter session of Parliament
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt lists 15 bills including Waqf bill for winter session of Parliament

The Hindu  

The government has listed 15 bills, including one to amend the Waqf law and five new ones, for the winter session of Parliament starting on Monday, November 25, 2024. | In Focus podcast The pending bills include the Waqf Bill which has been listed for consideration and passage after the joint committee of the two Houses submits its report to …

Kerala: Waqf means properties of god given by people
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Waqf means properties of god given by people

New Indian Express  

Waqf is a derivation from an Arabic word which means to detain, forbid or stop. As per Waqf Act, 1995, waqf is “the permanent dedication of movable or immovable property for the purposes enshrined in islam as pious, religious, or charitable.” The donation can be for religious institutions, mosques, graveyards, educational institutions or for charity purposes. Waqf means that the …

India’s Waqf Reform: When Property Rights Meet Majoritarianism
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Waqf Reform: When Property Rights Meet Majoritarianism

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 13, 2024 08:46 IST - 9 MINS READ The Waqf Bill, 2024, alongside the proposed uniform civil code, underscores the Narendra Modi government’s broader plan to reshape the sociopolitical landscape, particularly that of the country’s Muslim community. As Asaf A.A. Fyzee notes in his seminal work, Outlines of Muhammadan Law, there has been a consistent trend towards …

Winter Session of Parliament: Waqf Bill Likely to be on the Agenda
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Winter Session of Parliament: Waqf Bill Likely to be on the Agenda

Hindustan Times  

The winter session of Parliament in which the government is likely to try and pass the controversial Waqf amendment bill has been scheduled from November 25 to December 20. The bill has been referred to a joint panel of Parliament for further scrutiny after the Congress-led Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance opposed the proposed law in its present form.

Joint parliamentary panel set up to examine waqf bill
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joint parliamentary panel set up to examine waqf bill

Hindustan Times  

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee was set up on Friday to examine the contentious Waqf Bill, 2024 and its report will be submitted in the first week of the next session. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adopted a motion moved by Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju, who also holds the parliamentary affairs portfolio, naming the members to …

Waqf bill in Lok Sabha: What changes is govt proposing? Why has it triggered such outrage?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Waqf bill in Lok Sabha: What changes is govt proposing? Why has it triggered such outrage?

Firstpost  

The Waqf Bill was introduced by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It suggests over three dozen changes to the Waqf Act, 1995 – the law governing Waqf boards in India – including the abolition of Section 40 of the Act which gives Waqf boards the power to designate a property as ‘Waqf property.’ …

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Dispute resolution, CEO eligibility, and more
7 months, 3 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’ …

Waqf Amendment bill to strip powers of board to declare a property as its own; likely to be tabled today
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Amendment bill to strip powers of board to declare a property as its own; likely to be tabled today

Op India  

The Waqf Bill, which seeks to overhaul the legislations governing the functioning of Waqf boards, is likely to be introduced in the Parliament today, as been widely reported in the media. #TimesNow has accessed the Waqf Amendment Bill The govt says that demand has been coming for a long time from the Muslim community and that there were several instances …

Decoded: How is a Waqf created, and what are the powers of Waqf Board?
7 months, 4 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
7 months, 4 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 …

RSS-BJP Combine Working To End Wakf Board: Asaduddin Owaisi
7 months, 4 weeks ago

RSS-BJP Combine Working To End Wakf Board: Asaduddin Owaisi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BJP, as part of the ‘Hindutva agenda' of the RSS, has been opposed to Wakf Board and Wakf properties since their beginning. Referring to media reports about the proposed amendments, establishment and composition of the Wakf Board Act, Owaisi said that the Union government wants to take away the autonomy of the board, which is detrimental to freedom …

Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar
1 year, 8 months ago

Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Indian Union Muslim League MP Abdul Wahab has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urging him not to allow the introduction of the Wakf Repeal Bill, a Private Member’s Bill moved by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav. “The intention of Mr. Yadav in introducing such a Bill is an attempt to intervene in the faith of the Muslim community …

The Waqf Act Shows That Inherent Bias against Hindus Is Codified in Law; It Must Go - News18
2 years, 5 months ago

The Waqf Act Shows That Inherent Bias against Hindus Is Codified in Law; It Must Go - News18

News 18  

The news caught the media’s attention when the Waqf Board in Tamil Nadu claimed the ownership of an entire village. Various reports claim that Muslim resettlement in this area happened in 1927-28 and the Waqf Board has claimed its stake on the property of the village temple also. This legislation is drafted in such a way that it is not …

J&K Waqf head threatens 'encroachers' with bulldozer action
2 years, 10 months ago

J&K Waqf head threatens 'encroachers' with bulldozer action

Op India  

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, cautioned threatened ‘encroachers’ of Waqf land and assets that a demolition campaign will be launched shortly across the Union Territory to restore the ownership of the so-called encroached properties to Waqf. Dispute around the Waqf Act On April 20, 2022, the Delhi High Court issued a notice in a …

Wakf Board Can Declare A Property As Wakf Only After Conducting Inquiry Under Section 40 Wakf Act: Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Wakf Board Can Declare A Property As Wakf Only After Conducting Inquiry Under Section 40 Wakf Act: Supreme Court

Live Law  

Wakf Act, 1995- Section 32 and 40 - The Wakf Board has power to determine the nature of the property as wakf under Section 32 but after complying with the procedure prescribed as contained in Section 40. Wakf Act, 1995- The Wakf Board is a statutory authority under the 1954 Act as well as under the 1995 Act. The publication …

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