In revised bill suggestions of Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) have been incorporated as per reports.
- Earlier, amendments were made in 2013 based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee under the chairmanship of Justice (Retired) Rajinder Sachar and the Report of the JPC.
About Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Objective: To amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to improve regulation of Waqf properties.
- Key Provisions:
- Inclusive composition of Waqf Management: Involvement of Muslim women and Muslim OBC in Management (Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards).
- Central Waqf Council: Statutory body established in 1964, to oversee and advise state-level Waqf Boards across India. It does not exercise direct control over waqf property itself.
- State Waqf Board: It has superintendence over maintenance and administration of Waqf properties.
- Appeal on orders of Tribunals: Tribunal’s orders may be appealed in the High Court within 90 days.
- Others: Using technology to improve registration, Separate Waqf Boards for the Aghakhani and Bohra communities, etc.
- Inclusive composition of Waqf Management: Involvement of Muslim women and Muslim OBC in Management (Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards).
What is ‘Waqf’?
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