the waqt amendement Flashcards
What is Waqf?
Waqf is a permanent dedication of movable or immovable properties for religious, pious or charitable purposes as recognised by Muslim Law.
What is the Waqf Act, 1995?
The Waqf Act, 1995 defines Waqf as the permanent dedication of movable or immovable property for the purposes enshrined in Islam as pious, religious, or charitable.
What are Waqf properties?
Waqf properties are donated by followers of Islam and managed by community members. They cannot be sold or leased permanently.
How much land does the Waqf Board in India control?
The Waqf Board in India controls and manages 9.4 lakh acres of land across 8.7 lakh properties, with an estimated value of ₹1.2 lakh crore.
What is the purpose of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
The Bill aims to ensure accountability and transparency in Waqf boards, including mandatory property registration and government-nominated board members.
How many Waqf Boards are there in India?
There are 30 Waqf boards in India.
What are the various kinds of Waqf properties?
Waqf properties include:
* Agricultural land
* Buildings
* Dargah/mazars
* Graveyards
* Idgahs
* Khanqahs
* Madrasas
* Mosques
* Plots
* Ponds
* Schools
* Shops
* Various other institutions.
How many Waqf properties are under litigation?
There are 40,951 cases pending with Waqf tribunals, including 9,942 cases filed by the Muslim community against managing institutions.
Can judgments delivered by tribunals set up by the Waqf Board be challenged in a High Court?
Yes, judgments delivered by Waqf Board tribunals can be challenged in a High Court.
How are Waqf properties listed and managed?
Waqf properties are regulated by the Waqf Act, 1995, and are listed by a survey commissioner through local investigations.
Can the Waqf Board claim any property it likes under Section 40 of the Waqf Act?
The Waqf Board can only claim properties donated for religious work by followers of Islam.
Can the Waqf Board declare any property as Waqf property?
No, Waqf requires permanent dedication by a person for recognized pious, religious, or charitable purposes.
What are the key amendments in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
- Regulation of Waqf properties
- Administrative changes
- Government oversight
- Transparency and accountability.
What does the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aim to enhance?
The Bill aims to enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards and curb illegal encroachments and misuse of waqf lands.
What does the bill mandate regarding women in Waqf boards?
The bill mandates the inclusion of two Muslim women as members in State Waqf Boards and the Central Waqf Council.
What is the role of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)?
The JPC is set up by Parliament for detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill, consisting of members from both Houses.
What are potential concerns related to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
- Centralization of authority
- Legal and constitutional challenges
- Concerns from minority communities
- Transparency and accountability issues.
What is the Central Waqf Council?
The Central Waqf Council is a statutory advisory body set up in 1964 under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
What does Waqf mean in Islam?
Waqf is property dedicated only for religious or charitable purposes, with any other use or sale prohibited.
In family Waqfs, what rights are safeguarded?
Women’s inheritance rights are safeguarded, ensuring female heirs receive their rightful share.
