The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, will meet the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) on Wednesday.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 pm today at Parliament House Annexe. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the views or suggestions of the board on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Recently, the delegation from Darul Uloom Deoband has strongly opposed the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
As per sources, Maulana Arshad Madani had expressed serious concerns about the bill's implications.
He warned, "If these amendments are implemented, the safety of Muslim places of worship will be at risk."
The delegation of Darul Uloom Deoband also presented a 22-point suggestion to the committee outlining the reasons for their rejection of the bill.
Madani also raised grave concerns about the proposed amendments, particularly their impact on historical and religious landmarks.
"India is home to many ancient mosques and places of worship, and after several centuries, it is now nearly impossible to ascertain their original donors or Waqifs (those who endowed them). The proposed amendments have significant flaws, raising doubts about the intentions behind them," he said.
Recently, the Lok Sabha approved a motion to extend the tenure of the JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and mandated the presentation of their report by the end of the 2025 Budget Session.
The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address these challenges by introducing reforms and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties.
The JPC is conducting extensive consultations with government officials, legal experts, Waqf Board members, and community representatives from various states and Union Territories to ensure a comprehensive overhaul of the legislation.
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