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...
Explained: What is Waqf Board and why does the Indian …
Aug 5, 2024 · In September 2022, a huge controversy erupted when the Waqf Board in the southern state of Tamil Nadu claimed ownership of the entire Thiruchendurai village which had a majority Hindu population. The Waqf Board claimed that they hold 389 acres of land that was measured by government-recognised surveyors and registered as Waqf property in 1954.
Concerns and Controversies Surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) …
1 day ago · If the powers of the Waqf Board are trimmed, it will end up as a mere spectator rather than an active body. Section 110 empowers the Waqf Board to frame regulations in respect of its functioning under the Act. But again, the Bill in clause 44 proposes to assign many of these powers to the Central government, which only ends up making the Waqf ...
Amid raging row, Waqf Bill JPC gets 1.2 cr responses - The New …
Sep 23, 2024 · The proposed Bill seeking amendment in the Waqf Board and its property rights has snowballed into a major row between the ruling BJP and Oppositions, including several Muslim organisations.
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...
‘Waqf Board grabbing land, time to make changes’: Amit Shah in ...
1 day ago · Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Waqf Board of grabbing land and asserted that it was time to introduce changes in the body and amend the related Act, reported PTI. Union home ...
Centre set to overhaul Waqf Act, to bring bill to curb Waqf Board ...
Aug 4, 2024 · The Centre is all set to make amendments to the Waqf Act to restrict the powers of the Waqf Board, sources told India Today on Sunday. The Cabinet approved a total of 40 amendments to the act...
What is Waqf Board Bill? Why was there a need for amendment?
Aug 8, 2024 · The Bill which seeks to amend the law governing waqf boards has proposed far-reaching changes in the present Act, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such...
Centre set to bring bill to curb Waqf Board powers on assets: …
Aug 4, 2024 · Bill to be introduced in Parliament next week. Proposed changes include women's representation on boards. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government is all set to make amendments to the Waqf Act, thereby restricting the powers …
Akhilesh Yadav reacts to likely amendments to Waqf Board: 'We …
Aug 5, 2024 · Samajwadi Party chief and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that his party will oppose the Centre's move to curb the powers of the Waqf Board.