Bhendi Bazaar Plot Row: Mumbai Wakf Board Investigates Ownership Amid Redevelopment Dispute
The Maharashtra State Board of Wakf is investigating the ownership of a 150-year-old plot in Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai, sold to the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT), amidst a dispute over its status as a Wakf property.
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The property in question, originally owned by the Haji Ismail Haji Habib Musafirkhana Trust, is over 150 years old and includes a ground-plus-one-storey building. SBUT, which launched its redevelopment project in Bhendi Bazaar in 2009, aims to provide cleaner and more organized living spaces for residents.
However, the Haji Ismail Haji Habib Musafirkhana Shop Tenants Forum, along with some interveners, argue that the property is indeed Wakf land. The tenants assert that the building houses a functioning mosque, while the trustees who sold the property insist that it is a musafirkhana (a rest house for travelers) with a prayer room.
The ongoing legal disputes have complicated the situation further. As per the Supreme Court's order, the \
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maharashtra State Board of Wakf investigating?
The Maharashtra State Board of Wakf is investigating the ownership of a plot in Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai, sold to the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) in 2016.
What is the dispute over the Bhendi Bazaar plot?
The dispute is over the status of the plot as a Wakf property, with some tenants and their supporters arguing that it is Wakf land and should not have been sold to SBUT.
What is the Wakf Act of 1995?
The Wakf Act of 1995 is a law that regulates the management and administration of Wakf properties in India. According to the Act, no property registered with the Wakf Board can be sold.
What is the vision of the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT)?
SBUT aims to provide cleaner and more organized living spaces for residents of Bhendi Bazaar, in line with the vision of the former spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The Wakf Board has already begun its investigation, with two hearings having taken place. The findings will soon be presented to the Wakf Board for a final decision.
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