Waqf Property

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.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah on Tuesday said none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.

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%.

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".

Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

Withdraw this petition. We do not want to complicate. As and when they take any action, you can come. : High Court to Waqf Board

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.

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.

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.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has decided to take over 123 properties of the Delhi Waqf Board, including mosques, dargahs and graveyards, evoking a sharp reaction from board chairman and AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has decided to take over 123 properties of the Delhi Waqf Board, including mosques, dargah and graveyards.

The BJP in Himachal Pradesh also promised "surveys" of Waqf properties - Islamic estates donated for religious or welfare work - to check for any anomalies in ownership or how they were acquired.

The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee on Tuesday claimed in the district court, which is hearing arguments in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case, that the Gyanvapi mosque is a Waqf property.

The Delhi High Court Thursday sought the stand of the Centre and Central Waqf Council on a PIL seeking to declare that Waqf Act is in violation of the Constitution and that private properties of citizens can only be governed by a Uniform Civil Code.

The Delhi High Court today sought a response from the Centre on public interest litigation challenging certain provisions of the Waqf Act which grant special status to Waqf properties.

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.

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.

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%.

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".

Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

Withdraw this petition. We do not want to complicate. As and when they take any action, you can come. : High Court to Waqf Board

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.

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.

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.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has decided to take over 123 properties of the Delhi Waqf Board, including mosques, dargahs and graveyards, evoking a sharp reaction from board chairman and AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has decided to take over 123 properties of the Delhi Waqf Board, including mosques, dargah and graveyards.

The BJP in Himachal Pradesh also promised "surveys" of Waqf properties - Islamic estates donated for religious or welfare work - to check for any anomalies in ownership or how they were acquired.

The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee on Tuesday claimed in the district court, which is hearing arguments in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case, that the Gyanvapi mosque is a Waqf property.

The Delhi High Court Thursday sought the stand of the Centre and Central Waqf Council on a PIL seeking to declare that Waqf Act is in violation of the Constitution and that private properties of citizens can only be governed by a Uniform Civil Code.

The Delhi High Court today sought a response from the Centre on public interest litigation challenging certain provisions of the Waqf Act which grant special status to Waqf properties.