Today, On 29th April, The Delhi High Court has asked responses from the Delhi Police and Waqf Board over the alleged illegal sale of a Waqf property by a tenant. A related petition seeking legal action was also filed before the court.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday requested responses from the Delhi Police, Delhi Waqf Board, and other parties concerning the sale of a waqf property by a tenant.
A petition seeking action regarding this issue has been filed in the High Court.
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju issued notices to the Delhi Police, the Waqf Board, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), as well as the seller and buyer of the property located in Shahdara.
The court has instructed them to submit their responses within two weeks, with the case scheduled for hearing on May 14.
During the proceedings, representatives from the Delhi Police, MCD, and other relevant departments assured the court that they would take appropriate action.
The petition has been filed by the Management Committee of Masjid Parao Wali, represented by advocate Wajeeh Shafiq. The committee is seeking a directive for the authorities to address the illegal sale of approximately 118 square yards on Main Babar Pur Road, West Rohtash Nagar, Shahdara.
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According to the petitioners, upon discovering the unauthorized sale and purchase of the waqf property, they informed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Shahdara in person on January 13, 2025.
They also submitted a written complaint to both the Delhi Waqf Board and the SHO on January 14, 2025, and made a representation to the MCD on January 16, 2025.
The Board said the tenant entered into a sale agreement in 2001 and got the sale deed registered in 2005 in favour of another person without informing or taking permission from the Waqf Board. It was argued that such action is not just illegal but also a violation of Waqf laws.
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However, the petition claims that no action has been taken in response to these complaints. The property in question, measuring 118 square meters, was reportedly leased by the Managing Committee to M/s Dayal Singh Inderjeet Singh through its proprietor, Dayal Singh.
As the case proceeds, the main legal question will be whether a tenant can sell a Waqf property and what legal action can be taken if it is done without the approval of the Waqf Board.
The outcome of this case may have an impact on how Waqf properties are protected and managed in the future.