Waqf bill: Why many Muslims in India are opposing an …
There are at least 872,351 waqf properties across India, spanning more than 940,000 acres, with an estimated value of 1.2 trillion rupees ($14.22bn; £11.26bn). Getty Images
Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra government allocates Rs 10 …
1 day ago · The Maharashtra government has announced an allocation of Rs 10 crore to enhance the functioning and infrastructure of the state's Waqf board. This comes amid protests by Muslim outfits and Opposition parties over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Waqf bill has been mired in controversy since its introduction in the Lok Sabha in August.
Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties: …
4 days ago · Shortly after the board concluded its 29th convention in Bengaluru, S.Q.R. Ilyas, its spokesman, told the media in New Delhi that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties ...
Waqf Board Explainer: How much land it owns, its powers, what …
Nov 24, 2024 · What exactly is the Waqf Amendment Bill, how much property do the Waqf boards own, the litigation and controversy surrounding the boards' land and properties | Latest News India
Explained: What is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
The Union government's proposed amendment to the Waqf Boards Act 1995 has sparked a political slugfest. Opposition parties allege that the proposals aim to deprive the Muslim community of their...
India’s Waqf Reform: When Property Rights Meet Majoritarianism
Nov 13, 2024 · The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 proposes fundamental changes to how Muslim charitable properties are managed in India, including the controversial inclusion of non-Muslim members and elimination of “waqf by use” provisions. The Bill arrives amid broader legislative moves like the Uniform Civil Code, signaling the Modi government’s systematic effort to restructure minority institutions.
Explained: The proposed changes to Waqf law | Explained News
Aug 9, 2024 · The Bill seeks to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, and proposes sweeping changes to how Waqfs are governed and regulated. What is the law on Waqf? What amendments has the Bill proposed, and why are these changes significant? First, what is a Waqf property?
India’s Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: Key Changes and …
Sep 3, 2024 · The bill may undermine the autonomy of waqf institutions and open doors for political interference, while supporters claim it aims to improve efficiency and transparency.
Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 explained: What are changes …
Aug 8, 2024 · The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to limit Waqf boards’ authority over property management and increase government oversight. Key changes include: Mandatory registration of Waqf properties...
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Sep 13, 2024 · Learn about the objectives, features and history of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha. Find answers to FAQs on waqf properties, management, laws and regulations in India.