Waqf Act 1954

Waqf board now lacks sufi representation, back move: Chisti, Nizami

"Sufi followers lack representation on the Waqf Board, which only includes Sunni and Shia Waqfs. We seek Waqf Act protection for Sufi culture," said Fareed Ahmed Nizami, Delhi AISSC president.

NDA Government set to amend Waqf Act

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government is set to amend the Waqf Act, restricting the powers of the Waqf Board. The new bill could be tabled in Parliament any day. With this amendment, appeals can now be made in the high court against Waqf Board decisions, which were not possible earlier. Highly placed sources […]