Waqf Properties in Maharashtra: SP Legislator Demands Transparency in Hearings
Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh urges Maharashtra State Board of WAQF to conduct public hearings on Waqf properties, opposing closed-door sessions.
Waqf PropertiesMaharashtra State Board Of WaqfSamajwadi PartyRais ShaikhTransparency In GovernanceReal Estate MumbaiAug 12, 2024
The SP MLA has written a letter to the Chairman of MSBW, Sameer Kazi, stating that there are 27,000 Waqf properties in the state and nearly 11,000 properties have been legalized. As per the Supreme Court verdict in 2022, the MSWB must conduct hearings related to the Waqf properties within six months.
At present, the board chairman is conducting hearings for 184 institutions, which are being held inside his chamber. Shaikh has argued that Waqf properties belong to the Muslim community and the community has a right to know about them. Therefore, public hearings should be held rather than holding them in the chairman’s chamber.
The union government passed the Waqf Act in 1995, empowering the state Waqf Boards to declare Waqf properties. The Waqf Board, established in 2002 in the state, declared 11,000 Waqf properties till 2004. While upholding the Waqf Board’s decision about the 11,000 properties, the Apex court has also asked the MSBW to hear the respondents to determine if their properties are Waqf properties.
As a result, the hearings for 184 waqf institutions are being conducted by the chairman of the board. The Board owns 1 lakh acres of land in the state, and around 70% of the land has been encroached.
Shaikh has emphasized the need for transparency in the hearings, stating that the Muslim community has a right to know about the Waqf properties. He has urged the MSBW to conduct public hearings to ensure that the community is aware of the proceedings.
Information
The Maharashtra State Board of WAQF (MSBW) is a statutory body established in 2002 to manage and regulate Waqf properties in the state. The board is responsible for declaring Waqf properties, conducting hearings, and resolving disputes related to Waqf properties.
The Samajwadi Party is a political party in India that was founded in 1992. The party is known for its secular and socialist ideology and has a strong presence in the state of Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Waqf Act?
The Waqf Act is a law passed by the union government in 1995, empowering state Waqf Boards to declare Waqf properties.
How many Waqf properties are there in Maharashtra?
There are 27,000 Waqf properties in Maharashtra, out of which 11,000 properties have been legalized.
What is the role of the Maharashtra State Board of WAQF?
The MSBW is responsible for declaring Waqf properties, conducting hearings, and resolving disputes related to Waqf properties.
Why is Rais Shaikh demanding public hearings?
Shaikh is demanding public hearings to ensure transparency in the proceedings and to enable the Muslim community to know about the Waqf properties.
How much land does the MSBW own in Maharashtra?
The MSBW owns 1 lakh acres of land in Maharashtra, out of which around 70% has been encroached.
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