Pune: Seminar organised on how to use Waqf properties

A national seminar has been organized in Pune on November 26 and 27 to brainstorm on how Waqf properties can be properly utilized for the development of the Muslim community in the country. The theme of the seminar will be ‘Understanding True Nature and Management of Auqaf for Better Protection, Performance, and Development.’ The conference has been organized by the Waqf Liaison Forum in Pune, and the Maharashtra Waqf Liberation and Protection Task Force in collaboration with the Institute of Objective Studies, Delhi, and the Indian Waqf Foundation, Bengaluru. Mohammad Farid Tungekar, director of the ‘Waqf Liaison Forum’, said, “Waqf properties are for the benefit of this community and owned by the community. If the citizens understand section 3- related to the Waqf Act, only then can they change the socio-economic conditions of our society by developing waqf properties.” ‘Maharashtra Waqf Liberation and Protection Task Force’ chairman Salim Mulla said, “The main objective of this conference is to look after, utilize and resolve various issues related to Waqf properties. Salim Mulla added, “All are aimed at achieving the objectives of ‘Waqf’ for the development of the nation The purpose of the conference will be to have a sustained dialogue with stakeholders.” Former chief commissioner of income tax A J Khan said, “Community members belonging to all levels of management supervision of these properties need to demonstrate ‘real-time’ performance in protecting this important national asset as well as helping in the development of poverty alleviation, education, and health care.