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10 Hours On, Marathon Debate On Waqf Bill Continues In Lok Sabha
Union minister Amit Shah, speaking at the debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this evening, presented a long list of properties that he said were given for Waqf.
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"Centre Won't Interfere In Religious Institutions": Who Said What On Waqf Bill
A fierce showdown between the government and opposition members is underway in the Lok Sabha over a key legislation that seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties in the country.
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Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
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Rules On 2 Non-Muslim Members Among 14 Changes To Waqf Amendment Bill
The parliamentary committee that cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill - which seeks to make 44 changes to the way Muslim charitable properties are managed in the country - made 14 alterations to the draft as it greenlit the proposed legislation Monday.
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Waqf Panel Dissatisfied With Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Responses
A parliamentary panel examining the Waqf Amendment Bill expressed dissatisfaction on Thursday over the responses given by Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh about the status of Waqf properties in their respective states.
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"If I Dig Up Parliament, Find Something...": A Owaisi On Mosque Surveys
Participating in a debate on the Constitution in Lok Sabha, Asaduddin Owaisi accused the central government of trying to "snatch away" Waqf properties.
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Case Against Postal Officials Over Waqf Land
The Kerala High Court has observed that section 52A of the Waqf Act does not say that those in occupation of waqf property prior to that can be prosecuted for alienating such land without the Waqf Board's saction.
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No Farmer Will Be Evicted: Siddaramaiah Amid Waqf Land Controversy
Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah on Tuesday said none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.
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Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act
The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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Centre Introduces Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Updates
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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On Action Against Delhi Waqf Board Properties Under Central Vista, High Court Says...
Withdraw this petition. We do not want to complicate. As and when they take any action, you can come. : High Court to Waqf Board
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Probe Agency Files Chargesheet In Lucknow Waqf Property Sale Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has filed a charge sheet under the anti-money laundering law in a case related to alleged fraudulent sale of a Waqf property worth over Rs 10 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.
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Delhi Waqf Board Can Only Be Custodian, Not Owner Of Properties: Centre To Court
While opposing the petition of the Delhi Waqf Board against the 123 claimed properties, the Central Government in a filed affidavit in Delhi High Court said that the Delhi Waqf Board is not and cannot be an owner of a given property.
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Ownership Rights Of Delhi Waqf Properties Rest With Centre: Minister
Days after it decided to "absolve" the Delhi Waqf Board from all matters pertaining to 123 properties, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Monday said that the ownership of these establishments already vests with the Central government.
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10 Hours On, Marathon Debate On Waqf Bill Continues In Lok Sabha
Union minister Amit Shah, speaking at the debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this evening, presented a long list of properties that he said were given for Waqf.
-
"Centre Won't Interfere In Religious Institutions": Who Said What On Waqf Bill
A fierce showdown between the government and opposition members is underway in the Lok Sabha over a key legislation that seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties in the country.
-
Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
-
Rules On 2 Non-Muslim Members Among 14 Changes To Waqf Amendment Bill
The parliamentary committee that cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill - which seeks to make 44 changes to the way Muslim charitable properties are managed in the country - made 14 alterations to the draft as it greenlit the proposed legislation Monday.
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Waqf Panel Dissatisfied With Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Responses
A parliamentary panel examining the Waqf Amendment Bill expressed dissatisfaction on Thursday over the responses given by Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh about the status of Waqf properties in their respective states.
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"If I Dig Up Parliament, Find Something...": A Owaisi On Mosque Surveys
Participating in a debate on the Constitution in Lok Sabha, Asaduddin Owaisi accused the central government of trying to "snatch away" Waqf properties.
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Case Against Postal Officials Over Waqf Land
The Kerala High Court has observed that section 52A of the Waqf Act does not say that those in occupation of waqf property prior to that can be prosecuted for alienating such land without the Waqf Board's saction.
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No Farmer Will Be Evicted: Siddaramaiah Amid Waqf Land Controversy
Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah on Tuesday said none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.
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Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act
The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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Centre Introduces Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Updates
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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On Action Against Delhi Waqf Board Properties Under Central Vista, High Court Says...
Withdraw this petition. We do not want to complicate. As and when they take any action, you can come. : High Court to Waqf Board
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Probe Agency Files Chargesheet In Lucknow Waqf Property Sale Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has filed a charge sheet under the anti-money laundering law in a case related to alleged fraudulent sale of a Waqf property worth over Rs 10 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.
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Delhi Waqf Board Can Only Be Custodian, Not Owner Of Properties: Centre To Court
While opposing the petition of the Delhi Waqf Board against the 123 claimed properties, the Central Government in a filed affidavit in Delhi High Court said that the Delhi Waqf Board is not and cannot be an owner of a given property.
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Ownership Rights Of Delhi Waqf Properties Rest With Centre: Minister
Days after it decided to "absolve" the Delhi Waqf Board from all matters pertaining to 123 properties, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Monday said that the ownership of these establishments already vests with the Central government.
