India’s Waqf Reform: When Property Rights Meet Majoritarianism
1 day ago · Highlights. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, underscores the Modi government’s broader plan to reshape the sociopolitical landscape. In India, issues such as mismanagement and under-utilisation of Waqf properties are genuine, and reforms are required. The issue is complicated by a long history of disputes and protracted legal battles with the ...
Explained: What is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
What are the proposed amendments in Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024? In short, the bill aims to restrict the power of Waqf boards to manage its properties and provides for more government...
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.
What is Munambam waqf land dispute which has led to protests …
1 day ago · As a parliamentary panel deliberates on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a land row in Kerala has become national news. The Kerala State Waqf Board has long staked claim over 404 acres of land in Ernakulam district’s Munambam coast — land inhabited for generations by some 600 Christian and Hindu families.
Waqf amendment bill key features explained all you need to know …
Aug 8, 2024 · Bill proposes representation of Muslim women in boards. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the first major legislation set to be introduced by the Modi 3.0 government, has stirred a hornet's nest among Muslim organisations and the opposition.
Press Note Details: Press Information Bureau
Sep 13, 2024 · The Waqf Repeal Bill, 2022 - For the purpose of achieving a more equitable arrangement and treatment of bodies such as waqf and other recognized religious entities established under similar intent, the aforesaid Waqf Act, 1995 as amended was tabled in Rajya Sabha on December 8, 2023.
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 (Amendment) Bill: Dispute resolution, CEO eligibility, and …
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill with 40 proposed changes, seeks to repeal several provisions of the current Waqf Act which governs Waqf Boards. The BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is planning...
Modi government set to introduce major amendments to Waqf Act
04 Aug 2024, 7:44 am. 2 min read. NEW DELHI: In a move likely to spark heated debates and become a significant political issue for the Opposition, the Modi government is reportedly preparing to...