The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Minister Kiren Rijiju, aims to enhance the management of Waqf properties, currently overseen by a board. Despite opposition accusing it of discrimination, Rijiju clarified it supports the Muslim community. The bill allows for legal appeals and emphasizes transparency in property management.
The Parliament’s Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has recommended that the government introduce a law to stop tribal lands from being declared as Waqf property. This suggestion was made in its 655-page-long draft report, which was circulated less than 24 hours before the committee’s final meeting.
