Lokesh defends scrapping of waqf board, cites lack of inclusivity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lokesh defends scrapping of waqf board, cites lack of inclusivity

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: HRD, Electronics and IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Minister for Minorities Welfare, NMD Farooq have defended the State government’s decision to dissolve the existing Waqf Board, citing its prolonged non-functionality and legal challenges. The post explained that the Waqf Board has been inactive since March 2023, resulting in administrative stagnation and legal hurdles, including 13 writ petitions questioning its validity. In an official statement, NMD Farooq assured that the government will address the deficiencies in the previous board and constitute a new Waqf Board at the earliest. He also lambasted the previous YSRCP government, alleging its failure to establish a functional and inclusive Waqf Board.

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Waqf row: Opposition takes on government, seeks withdrawal of notices
3 months, 1 week ago

Waqf row: Opposition takes on government, seeks withdrawal of notices

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: The ruling Congress government and opposition BJP sparred over the Waqf Board land controversy, during a debate in the assembly under Rule 69. “Waqf Board has been entered in land records of 1,11,874 acres in Karnataka, with or without serving notice to the cultivators. Claiming that ‘Waqf Board’ had appeared on property records of farmers, temples, mutts and public …

JD(U) yet to clear its stance on controversial Waqf Bill
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Fact Check: No, Andhra Pradesh DID NOT abolish Waqf Boards
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fact Check: No, Andhra Pradesh DID NOT abolish Waqf Boards

India Today  

As the Waqf Board debate continued in Parliament, the internet saw a flood of posts that claimed a National Democratic Alliance partner had abolished it in Andhra Pradesh. India Today Fact Check found that the Andhra Pradesh government has not abolished the Waqf Board's operations in the state; it has only dissolved the existing, defunct board. On November 29 this …

CM dissolved waqf board with a vengeance: Former Dy CM Amzad Basha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CM dissolved waqf board with a vengeance: Former Dy CM Amzad Basha

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister SB Amzad Basha, who also held the portfolio of Minorities Welfare, slammed the TDP-led NDA government’s decision scrapping the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board. He also accused the Chief Minister of dissolving the Waqf Board for vengeance, stating, “Unlike Chandrababu, we did not cancel the board in 2023. But the coalition government …

Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress dissolved by Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress dissolved by Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh govt

Live Mint  

The Andhra Pradesh government announced the dissolution of the state Waqf board on Sunday — citing a need for 'better' governance. The Chandrababu Naidu-led administration also cited writ petitions “questioning the legality of the order” allowing the previous YSR Congress regime to form the board. An official message indicated that the decision was taken “in the interest of maintaining good …

Andhra Pradesh News Chandrababu Naidu Govt Dissolves Waqf Board Constituted by Jagan Mohan Reddy-Led Regime Citing High Court Plea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh News Chandrababu Naidu Govt Dissolves Waqf Board Constituted by Jagan Mohan Reddy-Led Regime Citing High Court Plea

ABP News  

The Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board that was constituted by the previous YSR Congress Party government. The previous government, led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, had set up the Waqf Board following a directive from the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The GO issued by the current government states that the Chief …

Chandrababu Naidu government dissolves Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress regime
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu government dissolves Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress regime

Hindustan Times  

The Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the state Waqf board nominated by the previous YSR Congress regime. The Chandrababu Naidu-led government dissolved the AP Waqf Board in an order dated November 30. Naidu government's order In an order dated November 30, the state government noted that AP State Waqf Board, formed by the YSRC regime, had been non-functional …

Andhra Pradesh govt dissolves Waqf Board formed by Jagan Reddy regime, cancels controversial GO-47
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh govt dissolves Waqf Board formed by Jagan Reddy regime, cancels controversial GO-47

India TV News  

In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has dissolved the state's Waqf Board and withdrawn the controversial Government Order 47 issued during the previous administration. Controversial Appointment of Waqf Board members GO-47, issued on October 21, 2023, by the previous government of Jagan Mohan Reddy, had led to the appointment of several …

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Maharashtra government withdraws decision to allocate Rs 10 crore to state Waqf Board
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra government withdraws decision to allocate Rs 10 crore to state Waqf Board

India TV News  

Hours after Maharashtra authorities issued a government resolution approving the disbursal of Rs 10 crore to the State Waqf Board, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik announced on Friday that the order has been withdrawn. “Fake news is spreading that the BJP-Mahayuti government has immediately given Rs 10 crore to the Maharashtra Waqf Board. About the Government Resolution The GR, issued on …

Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill to seek extension of tenure
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill to seek extension of tenure

The Hindu  

The Joint Committee on Waqf Bill, 2024 is set to move a motion in the Lok Sabha seeking an extension of its tenure to finalise the report on the Bill, shows the Parliamentary agenda for Thursday. Similarly, there are disputes over 123 properties, between the Waqf boards and the Union government,” Jagdambika Pal, Chairperson of the panel, told reporters after …

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker
4 months ago

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker

Hindustan Times  

A group of Opposition leaders on Monday said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla may extend the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill even as the Bharatiya Janata Party, buoyed by its recent victory in Maharashtra, is keen to pass the controversial bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Birla may extend tenure of Waqf …

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

Will not tolerate any interference with legal status, powers of Waqf board: AIMPLB
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Will not tolerate any interference with legal status, powers of Waqf board: AIMPLB

India TV News  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board today asserted hat it will not tolerate reduction or restriction in the powers of waqf boards. It said that the Centre wanted to change the status and nature of the Waqf properties through about 40 amendments in the Waqf Act, 2013, so that their possession becomes easier, referring to reports. Muslim Personal Law …

Why Waqf Act could be dangerous for Bharat’s future, and must go
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Waqf Act could be dangerous for Bharat’s future, and must go

Firstpost  

The Indian State has unwittingly created a very potent weapon which could be used against it. If there is one piece of legislation which must be urgently scrapped, it is the Waqf Act One of political Islam’s most ruthlessly efficient skill sets is not just to convert people, but also to grab other’s land, property, places of worship, and even …

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 …

Karnataka Waqf Board bans use of loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am
4 years ago

Karnataka Waqf Board bans use of loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am

Op India  

In a significant decision, the Karnataka State Waqf Board has issued an order banning the use of loudspeakers during Azaan between 10 pm and 6 am in mosques and dargahs across the state. Loudspeakers shall not be used in the night time, which shall mean from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.” The Waqf board observed that increasing ambient noise level …

Over 2,000 waqf encroachment cases reported in three years: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
7 years, 8 months ago

Over 2,000 waqf encroachment cases reported in three years: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Firstpost  

More than 2,000 cases of encroachment of Waqf properties have been filed in the last three years and some of the complaints have been forwarded to the CBI, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Thursday. New Delhi: More than 2,000 cases of encroachment of waqf properties have been filed in the last three years and …

Uttar Pradesh government dissolves Shia, Sunni waqf boards
7 years, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh government dissolves Shia, Sunni waqf boards

Live Mint  

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced the dissolution of the Shia and Sunni waqf boards over corruption charges against them. Barely a fortnight after the SP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, a report by the fact-finding committee of the Central Waqf Council indicted Khan—one of the most controversial ministers in the erstwhile Akhilesh …

Uttar Pradesh government dissolves Shia, Sunni waqf boards
7 years, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh government dissolves Shia, Sunni waqf boards

Live Mint  

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced the dissolution of the Shia and Sunni waqf boards over corruption charges against them. Barely a fortnight after the SP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, a report by the fact-finding committee of the Central Waqf Council indicted Khan—one of the most controversial ministers in the erstwhile Akhilesh …

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