The Waqf Act 1995 empowers the Waqf Board to declare any property or constructing as Waqf property.
New Delhi:
The fourth assembly of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to look at the Waqf Modification Invoice, 2024, was held on Friday.
Throughout the assembly, senior officers of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) made a presentation earlier than the Joint Parliamentary Committee. A number of stakeholders, together with the Zakat Basis of India and the Telangana Waqf Board, put forth their views, recommendations, and oral proof on the Waqf (Modification) Invoice, 2024.
Talking after the JPC-led assembly, Shiv Sena (Shinde group) chief and panellist of the JPC, Naresh Mhaske advised ANI that Waqf Board properties are usually not getting used for the welfare of the poor.
“For this reason the Waqf Board Modification Invoice has been introduced and as members of the committee, we’re deliberating on the invoice, and it’ll quickly be tabled within the Parliament for approval. ASI additionally attended the assembly. ASI stated that many properties which have beforehand been conserved by the federal government of India, have been claimed by the Waqf with none proof,” Mr Mhaske advised ANI.
Opposition events have been constantly opposing the Waqf Board Modification Invoice in JPC conferences, resulting in uproar and heated debates.
Naresh Mhaske stated that the opposition solely talks about opposing, and there’s a competitors amongst them to see who can communicate out extra towards the modification invoice and ship extra speeches.
“After Owaisi delivered a speech, others adopted go well with to safe their vote financial institution and showcase their energy,” he added.
Mr Mhaske stated that the Zakat Basis and Telangana Waqf Board additionally shared the identical view, arguing towards amending the Waqf Board invoice whereas presenting their reasoning.
In response to sources, the Archaeological Survey of India gave an in depth presentation within the JPC-led assembly on points associated to Waqf in protected monuments and websites and defined the issues they’re dealing with. In addition they mentioned why the Waqf Board Modification Invoice is important.
The assembly additionally witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition events and the ruling social gathering MPs relating to numerous amendments to the proposed Invoice.
Within the third JPC-led assembly on Waqf held on Thursday, the presentation was given by ministries together with the Ministry of City Improvement, Railways, and Street and Transport. The Secretary of the Housing Improvement Division additionally introduced his views within the JPC assembly, stating that there’s a dispute between DDA and Waqf Board over 138 properties in Delhi, out of which 123 properties are extremely contentious, the sources stated.
Naresh Mhaske earlier advised ANI that discussions are being carried out on numerous subjects relating to the Waqf Modification Invoice 2024 within the JPC and to make sure that the poor folks from minority communities get advantages from the invoice. “I urge the opposition to consider the curiosity of the nation and structure. They need to cease creating confusion among the many folks,” he added.
The Waqf Act 1995 empowers the Waqf Board to declare any property or constructing as Waqf property within the identify of charity. In response to sources, utilizing this authority, the Waqf Board has issued notifications to declare protected monuments as Waqf properties, leading to conflicts with the rights granted below the Historical Monuments and Archaeological Websites and Stays Act 1958.
The sources declare that the Waqf Board restricts the Archaeological Survey of India from performing common conservation and upkeep work at these protected monuments. There are a number of situations the place Waqf authorities have made adjustments to the unique construction of protected monuments, affecting their authenticity and integrity. Twin authority over monuments of nationwide significance typically results in administrative points.
In response to sources, ASI of their presentation talked about that consultant or committee members of Waqf typically make unilateral choices that battle with insurance policies. In some instances, ASI staff are restricted from coming into sure components of the monument, citing confidentiality. Waqf authorities typically declare possession of the monument, resulting in administration points.
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