waqf property

Powerful Muslim bodies misuse WAQF Act, say govt sources

The government is likely to amend the Waqf Act due to reports of misuse by a few powerful Muslim bodies.

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 […]

BJP HP Manifesto Promises Uniform Civil Code, Survey Of Waqf Property

Bharatiya Janata Party will introduce Uniform Civil Code in the state of Himachal if voted to power, announced National Party President JP Nadda on Sunday at its manifesto release. It also promised to conduct survey of Waqf properties in the state to check their illegal use. #HimachalPolls: BJP releases manifesto for hills state. BJP national […]